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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in every step since our enrollment to the receipt of the last transfer we had been promised. I am thankful and hoping that the same could happen in all other villages as well. I have nothing against the whole process since the impact of the support is clear in every household.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
It has been a great feeling seeing all that has been happening in the past two months as a result of the transfers that I received from GiveDirectly. A huge part of the school fees have been paid, foodstuff is in plenty, and also new clothing for my children. I have always wished to do a lot but the school fees payment that I am still paying for all the four children I have do not allow. I am working hard at the moment to pay forward and ensure that they are not disturbed throughout their studies.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent KES 30000 of my second transfer on the clearance of the school fees for my son and daughter - both in their final year - in secondary school. It was my wish to see them enjoy ample time as they prepare for their final examinations as this is very crucial to them. I also purchased two sacks of maize meant for my household foodstuff at KES 6000, clothing for all the six members of my family at KES 15000 that made everyone appreciate the support from GiveDirecly, and finally used the remaining amount on other household goods that included sugar, tea leaves, and rice.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent KES36000 on payment of school fees for my kids in high school. I normally rely on maize and beans farming and casual labor in order to pay fees. I also spent KES3000 on a sack of maize and the rest on latest fashion clothing for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness because I have cleared this terms fees for my kids who are almost clearing their fourth form.Initially, I used to stress up especially after introduction of crash education program due to Covid19 pandemic but with GiveDirectly transfers I an stress free.
I also have food in bulk with the GiveDirectly transfers which wasn't possible before because of casual labor.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was around 6am while milking cows in the milking shed when I heard an SMS alert on my phone.On checking, I confirmed to have received KES55000 from GiveDirectly and was very excited and left the cows just to relay the good news to my family. She was very excited and I sent her to withdraw the money at 1pm later that day.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Supporting my 4 children's education has been an uphill task for my family. I engage in commercial subsistence farming as my main occupation, yet my 6-acre piece of land is no longer productive enough due to prolonged droughts in this region. I have a pending debt of KES 20000 to clear this year's school fees and this has left me distressed. This is the biggest challenge that I am currently facing
What is the happiest part of your day?
In May this year, we were filled with joy as a family after we obtained KES 15000 from the government bursary, for school fees of our 3 children in secondary school. We felt relieved since this enabled us to reduce the pending school fees arrears.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
An additional dairy cow worth KES 35000 to my herd as well as reduced school fees arrears burden is what receiving this money means to me. I have 3 children in secondary school and I usually pay a total of KES 90000 school fees annually. This money will therefore help my clear part of this amount.
