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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($252 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My new goal for the next four months is to save money to do dairy farming. This project will earn me an income to meet other basic needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I have bought a dairy cow. I used to buy milk from my neighbors and it was so costly for me. I depend on casual jobs in the village to earn an income to meet the daily needs of the family. The money from these jobs was so small and could not gather for all the basic needs at once. I am so happy now because I have enough milk for my family and I sell the surplus at the market to earn an extra shilling.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have bought a daily cow and this will reduce the daily cost of buying milk.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($236 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that these transfers have enabled me to build a kitchen which I did not have and also I have bought better clothing for my family.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect to have bought a car wash machine and have started my own car wash.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different because these transfers have improved my living standard faster than I thought.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I am planning to buy a heifer with the next transfer because I do not have one and also start a car wash of my own.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is the reality of having to drop out of school since my parents could not afford to pay for my school fees. I always had an unending desire to learn and it pained me a lot to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I find job for the day. This is an assurance that my family will be happy the whole day.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend part of my transfer in building a new house for my family. I also have intentions of using the remaining amount to buy a dairy cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My education was cut short before I could proceed to my secondary education. I had always thought of a tough life a head after dropping out in primary school. I however got an opportunity to train as a driver. After completing this short course, I embarked on a serious mission of looking for a driving license. I recently acquired one and I really feel proud that I can now get some form of employment too.
