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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I fitted a burglar proof door and windows to my house. Our area is prone to theft and therefore I was living there with a lot of fear. Thanks to Give Directly for revamping my security.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Initially, I was homeless. I was sharing a house with my co-wife and this was really daunting. I was never free till I received this money that gave me a break through. I am glad that even as we speak, I have my own house with a good security system where we live more comfortably.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is sending money directly to the poorest and therefore our money is always safe but we would request for more if given an opportunity to do that since we are aspiring higher. But all in all, we have experienced growth.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials in preparation of building my own house,currently i live in my deceased co-wife's house and our tradition demands that i have my own place.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having bought the building materials that is halfway my dream of having my own house.
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 spent on buying a sack of sack (3300 KES) paid a debt of 3000 KES and bought food with the rest of the first transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials like iron sheets, timber, nails and build a house with my upcoming transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to clear pending loans. Finally l would like to the rest of money to build a house because I do not have a house of my own.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have managed to start a poultry farming to generate income to support my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest of the day is in morning when l am able to provide food for my family.
