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 building my house which I had started with the previous transfers.
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 I now have a very decent and spacious house that can easily accommodate me with my family members.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving the transfers directly to the recipients through phone transfers. GiveDirectly to try and make the total amount of transfers to at least 200,000 KES so that we are no left with unfinished projects.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 buying building materials that was used to extend my house. I needed more space that would enable us move freely without colliding with each other in the process.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a spacious house that that enable my children and I to sleep under one roof but in different bedrooms. I think this is so far the best achievement in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying water pipes that I normally use in doing Irrigation
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees for my children, buying water pipes and renovating my house
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would pay school fees for my son in form two.I would also buy water pump to irrigate my farm and hire for people who also stay closer to River Nyando.That would help me improve my farm and also get some income when I hire it.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that I have always worked hard and ensured that I take care of my family, that my children are not sent from school and that they eat well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is raising school fees for my four children in Primary and the other one in form two.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when I am grazing my cattle.
