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
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
The best way for me to spend the cash was to plaster my mothers house in addition to paying fees for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to buy two sacks of maize being that the droughts had taken too long and we never had enough to feed on. I also spent part of the transfer to buy building materials that I am planning to use to build an Iron roofed house. At the moment,I stay in a grass thatched house that is not very descent and scary when it rains as it can be easily struck by lightening and also using part of the transfer,I spent on taking my wife back to college and I am hopeful that she will soon finish her studies and get a job.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that my wife has been able to go to school. I know she will soon finish her studies and get a steady job. I thank GiveDirectly for this as I never knew I could take her back to school because of my law income status.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is building a new house since I leave in a grass thatched house that is very small for my family and is also leaking.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is always in the morning when I wake up to see a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will build a better house and get electricity connection.
