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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 the whole of the transfer to build a spacious house in my own home, this will allow me to do so many thing freely like poultry farming, since l am now in my own home.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer is that, I could not have manage to have my own home and l could still be staying at my father in-law's home where l was not very free.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did a very well in transforming people's lives by giving them unconditional transfer, where by one is allowed to make his or her decision on sending alone.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received tye second transfer, I used 25000 KES from it to buy 2 cows that my husband used to pay my dowry since we have stayed for long without dowry and my parents had started asking about it.The rest of the balance was spent on buying building materials which I used to build a new house for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have earned respect from my family since my dowry has now been paid.
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 cushions for my chairs as we use to sit on cardboard. I also bought mattress for my bed hence I'm sleeping peacefully.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy 2 cows with my upcoming transfer which will be use to pay my dowry to my parents so that I can be also respected among other women whose dowry have been paid.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our plan is to build a new metal roofed house since our current house is thatched and leaks alot during rainy seasons and lastly,we will use the remaining amount to buy three cows to raise which will act as an investment since we can resell them at a profit in the future and buy more.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that makes me proud was when we got bumper harvest last year and used the proceeds to buy two goats that are currently grown and soon giving birth to more.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is on the status of our house since it's thatched and leaks alot during rainy seasons,it is also very weak which endangers our lives especially during rainy seasons.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after farm work.This time allows me to rest and cook lunch for my family.
