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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does well in sending transfers because the transfers directly go to the recipients; thus no corruption is witnessed.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used part of my third transfer on buying a sofa set & table at a total cost of 13500 KES. I then used the balance to buy bedding, clothing and foodstuffs for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different from how it would have been without transfers because I have been able to I construct a new spacious house in which I currently live with my family; which I would not have afforded on my own.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend my second transfer on buying 30 Pieces of iron sheets and leased a rice farm for plantation for next season. I also bought food and cloths for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I' am going to build my own house having bought building materials and plant rice as my investment when planting season starts.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 15 iron sheets 9650 KES and food 300 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer to buy more materials to build a new house that can comfortably accommodate my household.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because my house is leaking. Secondly l would wish to use some money in farming to increase productivity. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is we used to stay in rental house but now we have struggled to build our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm.
