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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($253 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
We engaged in a lot of farming where we harvested around six bags of beans on one acre of piece of land. The land had been idle for quite a long time before being used and I believe it is one of the reasons why we were able to get a good number of bags.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
We normally ex[erience a lot of water shortages in this area which makes life difficult. My dream is to have the water piped all the way to our house so that we no longer have to be experiencing such difficulties in accessing water.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
I have a house of my own which I had longed to own for such a long time from the past yet I could not have it due to lack of finances. I believe that if the cash transfers were not introduced to our village, then building the house would have been an impossible thing for me.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect to live a different life because right now I am in search of a job particularly driving jobs. I have been jobless for some time now but I think its time to change the narrative and become employed as a full-time driver.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($236 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Apart from my earlier plans, I would want to have electricity in my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have building materials which I bought with the transfer, I have my own two goats at home and we have been eating good food since I received this transfer.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I would want to have water pipped into our home and to buy my clothes so that I may dress properly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been longing to have my own house as I have come of age but since I did not have any source of income, I was not able to until Give Directly came to my life. I have bought building materials and am sure I will finally have my own house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was, difficulty in getting food especially during my school days. I had to always look for odd jobs during the weekends in order to raise cash that could take me through the weekdays. I did this for several years.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is,in the morning when i wake up strong and able to do jobs that can help me raise income that can sustain me.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a local cow. I shall use this as a saving for future use. I shall also build my house since I do not have one hence currently sleep in my brother's house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is, having successfully completed my secondary education as well as my driving course. I currently posses a driving licence, which can help me secure a driving Job thus, I can comfortably take care of myself.
