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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 10000 KES on paying school fees for my child in secondary school so that he is not sent home for the same. I then used 20000 KES from the balance to start a second-hand shoe-selling business to sustain my family from the profits. The rest of the balance was spent on paying electricity installation fees in my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now because through the transfers, I now have a good house for my family and I also have a business, whose profit is sustaining my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
All the the work done by Give Directly was well done since there is positive transformation in the entire village ranging from new houses to owning livestock and starting businesses among others.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought iron sheets and furniture. I have been putting up in my uncle's house but now I have my own house which is well furnished.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now live in my own house. I don't livein my uncle's house anymore.
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 to buy sand for building for 3000 KES, 5000 KES i spent to buy 6 roofing iron sheets and 2000 KES i spent to buy food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a better house with my upcoming transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to complete my house with the transfers that give directly will send me
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my family. They make me happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is the death of my parents. It left me very sad
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting
