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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying dowry for my wife and school fees for my six children in primary school.I also bought four goats and two sacks for maize to consume with my family.I am very proud to have traditionally recognised our marriage.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have gained peace of mind and self esteem since I recieved my transfer from GiveDirectly. I am living a meangful life and having basic commodities like seats, bed and enough food even on dry seasons of hunger. May God bless the organization.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well in sending transfers directly without involving middlemen or political leaders. This has helped in reducing corruption and enabling us to get our money in right amount. I do not know what GD should improve on.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on paying dowry 38,000 KES.I also bought sofa set seats 12,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid dowry , bought household furniture such as chairs.I have also paid school for all my children unlike before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,000 KES to pay school fees, bought two bags of maize for 6,000 KES and a goat for 2,800 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge my house and also pay bride price.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay dowry so as to allow my younger brothers to do the same as tradition stipulates, set up a shop to sell basic household commodities to my neighbours and generate income for school fee. I also plan to expand my house because it's too small for my large family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my siblings are currently having jobs due to my help as our parents died along time ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I have no proper source of income to feed and educate my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am from work and have food for my family.
