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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?
I spent my third transfer on building an iron roofed house at 48,000 KES.
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 if I never received the transfer in that I now have a spacious house hence am no longer squeezing myself with my children in one room.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well by giving money to the poor to sort themselves out without being given conditions on how to spend.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase15 pieces of iron sheets worth 8200KES,timber 11800KES,round poles 6000KES,steel door and 4 windows10000KES,clay soil 8000KES,nail 3000KES,transport fee 3000KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to purchase building material.I also eat well because their is enough food at the moment.
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 paid 3,600KES for school fees for my children, and spent some of the money on attending my sister in law's funeral.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, pay for labour and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build for my eldest son a house
I plan to pay school fees for my children
I plan to use part of the money to start a small business of selling chapati
I plan to build a small kitchen
I plan to buy household items like blanket and mattresses for my children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my small business of selling vegetables and mandazis. This helps me provide for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life was getting pregnant while still in high school that made me drop out of school and get married at an early age
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting
