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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy a bull for reproduction with my cow, two sheep for rearing. I paid laborers who built and dug pit latrine in my compound, I bought cement, iron sheets, timber and wire mesh which I have used to build my pit latrine. the remaining amount, I spent to buy a sack of maize for consumption and food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have bought livestock which now provides my family with milk and also I now have a pit latrine in my own compound. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which changed lives of recipients in our community.I have not seen anything that GD did not 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 spent my second transfer on buying 1 cow 17000 KES, bought a bycicle 8500 KES, bought sleeping mat 6000 KES and used the balance on daily meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggets difference i have seen in my life is that I now own a cow that will be a source of income in future.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 buying an heifer for rearing and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my transfer. I haven't received such amount for free hence it was great to me.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy goats and cows with the transfers since I am certain will reproduce and create me more wealth.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I do break stones for ballast for sale. I bought a calf which since has also reproduced and now I have a cow and a calf. This is the proudest achievement I can mention.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship as a household is getting food since the little income we get can hardly buy us enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a christian so am always happy all time as an obligation since God wants us to be happy in whichever situation we are going through.
