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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on constructing a kitchen which acts as a lodging for my older children besides being my comfort place for cooking. I also bought new seats to replace the old worn out ones and started a fish selling business as my source of income with the remaining money.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Receiving the transfer has not only provided me with a comfortable cooking place safe from harsh weather conditions but has also enabled me own my own livestock and start an income generating business to help me meet my family needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has done well in following through with their promises. I have not seen what they have not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to buy an oxen 23000KES,a plough 10000KES,10 pieces of iron sheets 6000KES,school fees 3000KES,2 sacks of maize 4000KES,clothes 4000KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an oxen and plough,I don't have to practice labour exchage for my piece of land to be prepared.I have also managed to pay school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to buy 10 cushions KES 3000, a mattress KES 2800, paid secondary school fees KES 2000 and bought food KES 2000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees, buy a cow, build a kitchen and a pit latrine.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, renovate my kitchen, buy a ploughing machine for farming and to buy household items that I lack.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the gift of children. I feel blessed to have a family with beautiful children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. My income source is quite limited.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the farm.
