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 an ox at 21,000 KES, an ox plough at 11,000 KES, then used the rest to boost my charcoal business.
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 the transfer in that I now have a bit better income because I now have good stock for my business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well by giving the cash directly to the recipients without exposing the recipients.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to renovate my house worth 48000KES and bought food amounting to 2000KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that,I have managed to renovate my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 9,800 KES to buy sand (one lorry).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement and other materials and plaster the walls and floor of my house and also start a business.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to repair my house that I currently live in
I plan to buy cows that would give me milk at home
I plan to expand my charcoal business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am most proud of is my family. They make me work extra hard to provide for them
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the fact that I don't have a steady income since I keep doing odd jobs that cannot provide for me and my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting
