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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 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 complete my house. Used a portion of the transfer on my mother's funeral. I'm still having some cash which I'll use to build a kitchen.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have a cow which will provide my family with free milk in the near future.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD does well is that it help us with huge amount of money and demand no refund. At the moment I'm not privy to what GD doesn't do well.
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 spend my second transfer to buy 30 pieces of iron sheets,3 steel doors and 6 steel widows that I will use to built a house and save the remaining for my daily upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I'm going to built a house.
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 paying for my medication, I also settled some debts and I also spent some on doing farming
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because it gave me hope for doing farming that I always do every season
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer on rice farming by buying farm inputs and seeds.l also intend to buy household items like chairs.Lastly, l plan to use the transfer in building a new kitchen for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is paying for my son's college fees.He has completed his education and is currently working as a teacher in a nearby school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is making ends meet.l am a widow and the sole bread winner for my family.l entirely depend on farming as my main source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my rice farm.l feel hopeful that l will get some good yields.
