We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a sack of maize at 3,800 KES, two goats at 6,000 KES, a mattress and blanket at 3,400 KES, I kept 30,000 KES which I'll use to admit my child in to the Univrsity.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is difference than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I managed to pay dowry hence I now have peace in my house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by ensuring that the transfers are channeled directly to the intened individuals through phone transfers without involving the local authorities.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on the dowry payment for my wife and used the remaining money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid the dowry even though it was long overdue. I had desired to do that for a long time but I didn't have the might or means to make it happen.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying school uniforms, paying school fees, buying food and maize
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a cow, a solar lamp, chairs, paying school fees for my children and do farming this will bring me a lot of income
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for our children. I am also planning to spend my transfer on food, clothing and household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the financial burden of looking after a very large family. I only do subsistence farming, and the returns are very meagre.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am eating supper wit my wife and children.
