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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($509 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before I started receiving the transfer, I used to spend so much time working on other people's farms as a casual since I did not have much to do at home, and I needed money to take care of my family. These affected the productivity of my own farm and when I bought the few livestock, I now spend almost the whole day on my farm looking after the animals and doing other activities. I am happy that the proceeds I get from my farm are able to take care of our basic needs. Apart from that, I no longer overwork myself like I used to do.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I loved that the transfers were sent straight to the intended recipient to reduce the risk and the possibility of loss and misuse. I also loved that every household in the village received this money. In my view, everything was done alright.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a cow and some sheep for rearing using the second transfer received. I have always wanted to have some livestock that would provide with milk and some source of livelihood and when I got the transfers, I jumped right into it. I used the rest of the transfer to finish building the house that I had previously started building.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have a better shelter which I had no plans any time soon.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got money from GD I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the money which I got from GD to built a house. The rest I spent to buy clothes for my children and buy two sheep.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me.I do not have a decent house to live in and I have been trying hard to save up to build one but what I earn from casual jobs cannot meet family expenses as well as save up for the house.This money will help me fulfil this
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is the time when I have completed my day's work and can therefore sit ,eat and talk with my spouse and children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship I have faced is not being able to provide all the basic needs for my family.I have been trying my best but without a stable source of income this is often very difficult
