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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer on paying for a piece of land which I hope to settle on.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because i now have a piece of land to settle on.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD did well because the standard of living among the people in this village has really improved.
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 spent my second transfer to buy two cows that were part of the bride price that I paid for my wife and then spent the remaining amount to buy another cow that I will keep for milk.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is getting to have peace and gaining respect from my peers after paying bride price for my wife.
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?
l spent my first transfer to buy solar at 3000 KES, l also bought mattress and bedding at 4800 KES, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to pay dowry to my in laws and to buy my own dairy cow.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying dowry, and also to buy food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building the house where I live with my wife and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to buy food for the children. My in laws are also pressuring me to pay them dowry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am taking my breakfast, which is usually a cup of porridge.
