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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to start a retail shop (kiosk) to earn a living and bought 2 goats.I also renovate my house with the remaining transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have a comfortable house and with my retail business I am affording basic need for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD did a good job,they visited us and even called to ensuring we all received our transfer,thank you GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 51 iron sheets. I prioritized the construction since my former house was too precarious to protect us-it could collapse on us anytime and therefore we were very afraid living inside there.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live with little worries since I have built a more robust house that offers us sufficient protection we could crave for before.
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 corn for my family consumption. I also bought a bed some bedding. I used to sleep on a broken bed.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When i get the upcoming transfer,i will use it to construct a house. My current house is in a bad state.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a new house, because this one is in a bad condition, that it might fall down any time. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to open a small shop. Finally, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy three cows, as an investment for our family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is that, we have lived peacefully as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, providing food for our family, because of inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when we are sharing the events of the day, after having supper.
