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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 3 goats. Bought furniture. I purchased some iron sheets which I'll use to establish my home. I also 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 now legally married in respect to our customary laws. This earn me a lot of respect in the society. It is a culture in our society that if your dowry isn't yet been settled then you got into marriage due desperation. Such tag is no more in me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it only consider the poor in the society. In respect to what GD doesn't do well, I'm not aware.
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 my second transfer to buy two cows that was used as payment for my bride price and then spent some amount to buy seeds, fertilizers and on plowing to plant maize. The remaining amount was spent to buy ten iron sheets as part of the construction materials to construct a new house and also buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am no longer a laughing stock among my mates because my bride price has been paid.
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 a cow, then used the balance to buy foodstuffs. I am really grateful for the support.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy the moment I received the money because I knew I would now be able to achieve my plans.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy building materials, because we plan to build a bigger house in future. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy two cattle, to pay as dowry for my wife. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to buy four goats as an investment for our family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is, having built this our house, with savings from our casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, paying hospital bill for our child, who has been sickling.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I carrying out the household chores.
