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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 20 iron sheets. I prioritized the construction since the number of my household members exceeded the carrying capacity of my former house and this was a major health and social concern to us. It was just stressful and embarrassing sharing a single room with that large number.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before the cash transfer, I never knew that I could own perk of wealth like livestock. I was not even dreaming of having chairs in my house. And if currently I possess all these, I can say that my life is different than it would have been without the cash transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I can say that Give Directly is very reliable and honest with the cash transfer, however, I was not pleased with the fact that it used some of the community members to show them/ guide them in the village and I feel that some of these people do not relate well with everyone in the village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought a set of chairs,4 sheep,maize,uniform and school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to go to school because I paid school fees for them.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on buying mattress 4000 KES and 2 chicken 1000 KES, I also bought cloths for my children 2000 KES and use the remaining 3000 KES on food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying 3 cows, and starting a business of selling second hand cloths.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets, wire mesh and timber to construct a poultry house. I will then spend the rest of the transfer on chicks and feeds so that I can do poultry farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own house house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is sickness. I am sickling and I have been meaning to go to hospital, but I don't have the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am relaxing and playing with my youngest baby.
