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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cart that I am using for transportation for my business . I also spent part of it to build a new house. I used to live in a very squeezed house that could not comfortably accommodate my family. I also bought food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I am able to comfortably feed my family and my old parents. This was not the case and sometimes we could not go to bed in empty stomachs. This could have continued were it not for the transfers I received from GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly does well by giving cash to the poor directly. On the other hand I have not seen anything they do not do well in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to start a chain of small scale businesses of selling charcoal, a food kiosk,and a retail shop. In my community,people used to walk for long distances to access the shops so I took advantage of that. I also bought two cows that I am since rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer Idle as I manage my businesses. My income level has also increased and I am comfortably taking care of my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 building a kiosk for starting a firewood business so that I can get income to feed and provide for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. It was the best moment in my life. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy domestic animals with the transfers to because they are beneficial; they reproduce and have products that can be sold for some income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I reared local poultry which I was able to sell later and buy goats which is my proudest achievement in farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is in sourcing for income because there are no jobs while I am the sole provider of the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I always happy all the time not unless any of my dependants or self is sick.
