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 ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I had a housing problem before I received the transfer; thus I used most of the money to construct a new house of 28 iron sheets for my family. I then used the balance to buy 2 mattresses since I did not have proper bedding before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a house that I never though I would own, thus I have earned respect from my neighbors. Thank you so much Give Directly.
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 timber that cost me 7000 KES that i will use to construct a new more spacious house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will buy more building materials that i will use to build a new house. I want to build a more spacious house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to spend part of the transfer to build a house because this one is in a bad status. My second plan is to use another part of the transfer to marry a wife another because my first wife passed away and I need someone to help me. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to buy furniture because I don't enough furniture for even my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having bought four goats with my savings from my casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is paying school levies for my five children in primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after having lunch and having a short nap.
