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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to buy a water tank which I use to store water for sale and use in irrigating my pumps. The remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my child who is in high school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I can now afford to take care of my family because I invested my money in horticultural farming and also I have water which I sell to our community members. Thank you GD
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 directly. GiveDirectly did not do well in enrolling the vulnerable but not sending them transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying water pumping machine for farming 42000 KES and used the balance to buy 12 pieces of iron sheets 7600 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i had a borehole but needed how to draw water from it but i was not able but ever since i bought the machine i have i have been able to do my farming well my work has been more easy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I added some of my savings to the first transfer and spent it on buying water pump at 14000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy and lively because I was so broke at that moment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to do poultry farming to generate income to support my family. Secondly l would wish to do vegetables farming for generating income. Finally l would like to build a new house since my house is in a very bad condition.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to take my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am able to provide food for my family.
