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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($525 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I could not have received money from give directly I could not have managed to pay dowry to my spouse and sure she could still be at her biological home together with my children. I could not have managed to invest in sugarcane farming as I did.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did a very good think by offering some training before they could start their program, this has helped people make a wise decision and even spending wisely. It also another good where they decided to deal with people directly and not involving authorities.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy cattle which I used in paying dowry for my spouse. I have been having a big problem with her since I had not been able to pay dowry for several years being that I could not afford. So my spouse left to her biological home plus my children since she wanted me to pay her dowry. I was not pleased when my children and my wife left, So I decided to spend the money to pay dowry for my wife and now they are back and we are now staying peacefully. I have also earn respect from my in laws. The remaining balance I spent on sugarcane farming which I am very sure of getting a good harvest, where I will get money to do other developments.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I will be able to acquire my driving license thanks to the transfer I received from GD. This has been my wish and finally it has been made possible by GD.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy. Words cannot describe but I saw my plans accomplished.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase a ram that cost me Ksh 3,000, spent Ksh 5,000 for shopping and the remaining balance I spent to purchase iron sheets that were a sum of Ksh, 8,200 the remaining amount I paid driving school fees.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means liberation from poverty. I would like to spend the transfer on starting up a small business for sustainable income. I depend on casual labor that is so unpredictable and difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get engaged in casual labor services. This is the main source of income in this community that gets us paid and be able to buy food and clothes.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is unreliable source of income. Any new day comes with worries since I cannot predict where I shall put food on the table or not.
