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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($250 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?
I have a goal of expanding farming more to help in the generation of income for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I was able to venture into farming that I depend on it to generate income for the family. This is the main income-generating activity that I am engaging in and I believe it will also help me acquire a dairy cow that will produce milk for sale and consumption. I also have my certificate with me and I can join any college freely and pursue my dreams.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect to generate returns from the investment I put on the farming project. This returns will help me buy a dairy cow which we can rely on to produce milk for sale and consumption. That means I also expect to buy the cow at the end of the six months.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($235 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 being able to start a capsicum farming.I will soon start getting an income from it.Getting such a large sum of money just after leaving college was a big boost.I am hopeful for a good life.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months because I will be getting an income from the capsicum farming and will also have access to information in the internet that will lead to better skills and ideas in business and farming.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different in that I have access to information using the smart phone I bought with this transfer.I get new ideas on agribusiness to enable me get an income.It also helps me in job searching for a career in agricultural economics.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal to buy a dairy cow.This will help to earn an income from selling milk.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have ever faced in my life is that I almost dropped out of my University education back in 2014 due to lack finances. This is because it was hard for my parents to raise some fees and as a result, we had to sell some land so that I could finance my education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening because this is the time that I have finished the activities of the day and I take time to relax and chat with my friends.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
When I receive my transfers, I have planned to use part of the money to plant some cabbages in my farm. I will also use the remaining amount to build a house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement is that I have completed University education. It is an accomplishment because my parents had to sell a portion of my land so that I can study.
