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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy a bull. Built an iron roofed kitchen. Besides, I purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I'm freed from stress emanating from my children school fee.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well in that it give us free money without commanding us on what to do with the money. At the moment I'm not aware of what GD doesn't do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent on school fees for my two sons; one in college and the other taking a course in driving. I also bought a bull cow, fertilizers and seeds for my farming activity.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel happy and peaceful after reducing the burden of paying school fees for my two sons who were hopelessly stuck at home due to financial constrains. This is the biggest difference in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying cushions and I also payed for my son his college fee
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for paying college fee for my son who is still in college
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees for my son in college and to buy bulls to help me in ploughing my farm.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have educated my son upto college level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that my income is too low to take care of my family needs well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon after finishing my day's work.
