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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer on paying school fees for my child who used to be sent home each and every time for fee arrears. I now do not have stress on where to get money for paying her fees. The remaining part of the money I used in the expansion of my current house. My former house was so small and my family members and I used to squeeze ourselves in that small house; this was really uncomfortable. I also bought seats because formerly I never used to have proper seats in my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer in purchasing 20 pieces of iron sheets for expansion of my house which was initially very small to accommodate my family. My children suffered a lot looking for night accommodation at the neighborhood. Other than that, I purchased enough food stuff for the family which had grown to big beyond my ability to provide adequately. Feeding the big family had become a very big problem on me and in most cases we stayed hungry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen a very big difference in my life with the Give Directly transfers. I can attest that the family feeds well nowadays and looks very healthy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 my children's school uniform (6,000 KES), dry maize and other food items (4,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt relieved since this made it possible for me to buy new school uniform to replace the worn out uniform sets that my children had used for long.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use part of the transfer in buying building materials to build a bigger house since my current house is small.The rest I will use to pay school fees for my son who will be joining form one in the coming year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have managed to educate my son upto form four,and the other one upto to class eight .That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have any stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting after work.
