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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to hire five plots for farming, I hired bulls to plough my farms. I bought tomatoes seeds, pesticides and also hired laborers to weed my farms. The remaining amount, I have spent to buy two sacks of maize for consumption, food and sofa set which I did not have.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would not have bought an irrigation pump which has enabled me to venture more into horticulture farming and also I would not have built a two roomed house which is very beautiful. Thank you GD for the transfers
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has brought alot of developments and changed the lives of recipients in our community. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent much of the transfer on buying a generator and a pipe for irrigating my vegetables that I usually sell to earn an income. I also bought maize for consumption because currently most of us are lacking food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now havevmy own generator, it used to be difficult before because I had to borrow one every time i wanted to water my vegetables in the farm. It is now more efficient to work in the farm and I feel more empowered.
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 most of my first transfer on secondary school fees for my daughter so that i could reduce the fee balance i had to enable her settle in school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My phone had gone off and when i switched i on in the morning i saw the message. I was overjoyed because i knew that i will be able to cater for the areas of shortage.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer on farming, tomatoes and rice using irrigation.l will buy seeds snd use other amount on paying workers assisting me in the farm.I will use the remaining amount on buying household items like chairs and food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Paying school fees for sister in form three through farming rice is my proudest achievement.l am proud she will be sitting for her form four exams next year.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in my life.l don't have enough money to buy food for my family. Casual jobs are hard to find.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after work.I like taking a walk in the village.Sometimes l meet with my friends and chat about the current affairs.
