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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($528 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is much different compared to the one before receiving money. I was operating someone's motorcycle and had to give return at the end of the day, Unlike today when I am my own manager and I benefit a lot. I also built a better house as well as buying a cow, the things I could not dream of.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has brought hope to the poor and orphans like me, My parents died when I was young and my siblings and I have been brought up in the hands of relatives who could only offer food and no education. To me, it's God's gracious hands, and now I am self reliance.
I can only see good things but not bad. God bless GD and the donors for the job well done.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my last transfer on buying a motorcycle. Motorcycle taxi is one of the mode of transport in the locality. It has employed big number of the youths in Kenya. Being a young man of no education, the only means of earning a living was engaging myself in motorcycle operation. Since the owner has got conditions, it was not easy to have something to depend on. Now I am happy that I own my own machine and it is my source of income and I will be able to manage it myself.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that life is not that difficult like before. I do a motorbike taxi business hence I get a daily income this enables me to support my family with a lot ease .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a second-hand motorbike because we have been working for people though I know how to ride a motorbike that's why we decided to buy one to enable me to do motorbike taxi business. The remaining amount I bought food and household items.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my marriage is going to be strengthened. I plan to pay my dowry so that our marriage can be legalised.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my Shamba. It is my main source of food for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being brought up as an orphan. I could not continue with my studies because I had to look for a job to cater for my needs like food and clothing.
