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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 my transfer on buying two cows that I am keeping for milk which I will be selling for some little income. I then spent the rest on buying food.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have seen a lot of difference in my life especially because I now have a beautiful well furnished house which is a proud achievement for me. I have also been able to pay school fee for my children comfortably.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I like that the money is sent through the phone which is safer than giving it as hard cash. I do not think the organization needs to improve on anything because the way their operations are executed is just perfect.
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 renovate and furnish my house so that i can live in a better place with my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the better house with steel doors, windows and fully furnished. My family and visitors can now be comfortable as the steel doors and windows enhance security and the solar lamp which i bought from the transfer also provide light and energy for other home appliance e,g charging the phone.
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 pay school fees worth 3000 KES for my child in secondary school, l also bought furniture worth 4000 KES the remaining balance l spent to buy food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I planning to spend my upcoming transfer to pay school fees for my children in secondary school and to extend my house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my children who are in secondary school, and another one who is undertaking a carpentry course.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I have saved some money from my casual work, with which I have bought some goats and household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is struggling to provide for a very large family, which includes my elderly mother too.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have found work to do for pay.
