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 ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the whole of the third transfer to buy two cow bulls for farming this will save me from spending money to hire people's cows to work on my farm, l will also so do large scale farming being that l now have my own cows.
2nd Payment
access_time almost 7 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer on my uncle funeral and use the remaining to buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, thanks you GiveDirectly.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house because the current one is smaller. My second plan is to use the other part of the transfer to buy two cows for the dowry of my wife. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling grains like maize.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm very proud of is that out of my savings from my casual work, I have managed to build my own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am having is lack of capital to start a small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I come back home relaxing with my children.
