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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to complete the payment of land I was purchasing, I spent some amount to iron sheet which am planning to use in building. The remaining amount, I spent to buy food and other household good 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 receive the transfers, I would not have managed to complete payments on the land I was purchasing and also I would not have bought livestock which I have right now. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 and exact amount as promised. GiveDirectly should sensitize the community members especially in the areas mostly frequented like markets and churches but not majorly barazas which are always poorly attended.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my house in building my own home and moving from my parents in law's home now I am independent. I also bought some cattle a cow and sheep which I will be keeping for milk and I will sell the sheep ones they start giving birth.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed in a lot of ways, I have cattle which I never thought I would ever afford to buy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 3 sheep, a mattress and food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying furniture, paying school fees for my children and building a new house
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, we are planning to use part of the transfer to buy three sheep as investment for the future. Secondly, we plan to use another part to buy building materials for the house we are planning to build. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy water pump that would help us in irrigating our farm.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is having built a house we are staying in with savings from my small farming of butternuts and cowpeas.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we are back home together and sitting together as a family enjoying supper.
