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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I used the whole of it to pay dowry. Before then, we (me together with my wife) were living in " a come-we-stay" kind of relationship which was not considered a legitimate marriage in my tribe and again, it is something that is frowned upon by the community members. We were not at ease at all till we settled it courtesy of Give Directly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers from Give Directly in that currently, I live in a better house-one which is more attractive and conducive for living. Besides these mentioned, we no longer stay in the dark since we acquired a solar panel that we endlessly consume. Generally, these accounts for my improved living standard.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is the way its officials talk to the community members-they are exemplary articulate but I would ask Give Directly to consider giving us money on a monthly basis for some considerable amount of time to enable us make a step further in life.
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 added capital to my wife's business to help us get more income.I also painted my house,bought a solar panel,bought a television and food for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we have good income from my wife's business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 murum for 7500 KES and paid labor for renovation of my house for 2000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to sunk a bore hole at my homestead, finish my house renovation and buy some furniture with my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to finish up my house since it is not yet completed. Secondly l would wish to buy a cow which can help me incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built my own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack capital do improve my business to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when fellowshiping together with my fellows church mates.
