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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a new sofa set because I never had nice seats in my house. I then spent some on paying school fee for my children. I also bought 2 goats which I will be rearing and the rest went into buying myself new bedding because my bedding were very old.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because through the transfer I now have a beautiful and well furnished house and I am also able to pay school fee for my children comfortably.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I think that giving money directly to individuals without involving a third party was very goo. I think the organization should increase the amount of the transfer to KES 150000.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house because I had a small house which couldn't accommodate me well with my family.I also paid school fees and bought clothes for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house which accommodates me well with my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy iron sheets and nails that i will use to build a bigger and spacious house. My current house is only two roomed and its too squeezed.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a more spaciuos house using the upcoming transfer
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Since my house is in a very bad condition l would like to use part of the money to build a new house for my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who is in high school and has fees problem. Finally l would like to expand on farming to enhance food security for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have managed to educate my first born son upto forth form though he is not able to join college due to lack of money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Working in people's farm has been a great challenge since I do a lot of work but receive less payment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
After working in people's farm and earning some money to buy food for my family l feel very happy.
