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 ($469 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 ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying sand cement and plastering my house which I had built but not done any finishing on. I then spent the rest on paying school fee for my two children who are both in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier and thankful because give directly has transformed my life in a big way.
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 my first transfer on repairing my house which I had built but din't finish and had started breaking.I also paid school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment when I received my money.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my two children currently in eighth grade and should be joining secondary school next year, secondly I intend to use part of it to renovate my current house by cementing the floor and walls and lastly use the remaining amount to lease a land for maize farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having built my current house, we used to live in a very small house which was very uncomfortable for my family. This was through hardwork and saving money bit by bit.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on making ends meet and paying school fees for my children,I'm a widow and the only sole provider.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm attending to my farm. I grow maize and cassava mostly.
