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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third to buy a cow for rearing, I bought two sack of maize for consumption and also spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school. The remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have managed to pay school fees for my child, I would not be grazing or owning a cow and also I would still be doing casual jobs to get food for my family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in giving us transfer which has uplifted the living standards of recipients. I have not seen anything that GD did not well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a cow which I am keeping for milk. I also bought a sack of corn to for our feeding to supplement with other foods. I then paid the whole years school fee for my daughter who is in form two.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am at peace because I eat well everyday and my daughter's school fee is fully settled so I know she will not be sent home for school fee anytime soon.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a cow worth 6000 KES. I might use it as security later maybe in paying fees for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children,one in college and another in secondary school. I will be thankful to GD for this.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy bulls for ploughing my farm and to hire to villagers who might need.This would help me cut cost on farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have a poultry project which is giving me some income.I also have two cows which acts as my security incase of emergency.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that we have food shortage in our house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in my farm.
