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 most of my transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets and timber which I have used to build my new house. I also bought farm equipment and a bag of maize for my family's consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would not have lived in a bigger house as compared to the one am living in now. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly keeps their promises and also send transfers as promised.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying Iron sheet worth 24500 KES, polls worth 12000 KES, nails worth 6000 KES, school fees worth 4000 KES, maize worth 2500 KES and took to business 3000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house and I was also able to expand my business
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to buy 10 iron sheets KES 7600 and a bag of maize KES 2800.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the money to expand my business to generate more income. Secondly l would wish to use part of the transfer to build a new house since my house is in a very bad condition. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to do farming to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought a cow which has reproduce and I now have four cows.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of food since we do not get good harvest.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm.
