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 purchasing a bag of maize for the family consumption and bought decent clothes for my grandchildren. I also built a house for my late son and my daughter inlaw is now back and paid fees for my two grandchildren who are in high school to settle well and acquire education.
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, my compound is fenced and stranger don't pass by unlike before. I also have electricity hence doesn't buy paraffin everytime.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly did well was being trustworthy and sending us the money as promised.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on fencing my home because of security, I also Installed electricity and bought 2 goat and dairy cow for my daily upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a dairy cow which will supply me with milk and sell extra for my daily income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire cash transfer to purchase a calf.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to build a new house,fence my compound for security reasons and finally invest in maize business to earn a living.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money the money to build a new house because my house is in very bad condition. Secondly l would wish to fence my compound to enhance security since I am a widow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when all my family members are able to get food and share as a family
