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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($526 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
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In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by giving out unconditional cash transfer to enable people in the community to invest in what the like the most. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend part of my second transfer on to repay the loan that I had borrowed to boost my business, I also bought food for the family and the rest of the money I used it to pay workers who were working on my farm.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness since I have been able to expand my small business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy the moment I received money from GiveDirectly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to repay a loan worth 30000 KES, Used 20000 KES to expand my business and used the remaining amount to buy some maize.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Besides my shop business, I do quarrying as my other occupation. However, the latter had been hampered by the fact that I do not have money to pay my workers. Thus receiving this money means I have received enough capital to resuscitate the whole operation, including transportation and dues for my employees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I close my shop business everyday around 8:00pm. This is the time I have an opportunity to reflect on the day, relax and eat supper while spending time with my family. This is the happiest part of my day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had a chest ailment since the year 2010, a condition that has since been diagnosed to be a compilation of asthma and allergy. This disease has seen me in and out of hospital within very short interval of months. It has affected my ability to work and provide for my family. Seeking medication too requires money, which is a challenge to my family. This is the biggest challenge I have faced in my life.
