GDLive Newsfeed
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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Stages:
 
Enrollment
attach_money
 
Transfers
check
Completed
Newsfeed > Ouma's Profile
Ouma's family
Ouma
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Motorcycle or bicycle taxi
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
UBI
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
attach_money
 
Follow to be updated on Ouma's next check-in.
 
19th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
attach_money
 
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
Life has changed though very minimally because I have been supporting my sister on a full blast and I have seen her grow from step to step overtime.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I have a new goal right now which includes saving as much as I can so as to make sure that my sister goes to the University once she is done with her secondary school. the savings will go a long way in making sure that I meet this objective.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference is that I have been able to take care of the financial needs of my sister by paying her school fees and doing some school shopping for her. It is not an easy path to follow
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
Life will change six months from today because first of all, I will no longer be getting cash transfers from the organization which will leave me in a tricky situation with the school fees budgets. I have also been supporting one of my young brother who is also at his junior secondary school, so with all these financial burdens hanging on my neck, I think life will take a downward trajectory.
 
15th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
attach_money
 
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
If it wasn't for GD I would still be spending on corn for the family for daily meals but I appreciate GD for having allowed me to lease a piece of land through the transfers I received. Currently, I have farming as another source of income which I had desired but was not able to achieve due to lack of land to do farming.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
For the next four months of my life, I have an additional goal of saving some more money which I will use to lease a larger piece of land so that I can expand my farming practice. I believe through this, I will have enough crops for consumption and a surplus for sale to raise an income to solve other family needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
Previously I didn't have a piece of land to farm so I never used to practice farming. I'm happy this is not the case anymore. I was able to lease a piece of land with the previous transfers where I have been farming.I'm happy the crops did well and I got a good harvest. This has saved me the cost of budgeting for corn as it was the case before.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
Food is one of the most basic needs in life and without food life can be challenging. So for the next six months of my life, I expect to have saved enough money and most likely by then Ill have cultivated a large piece of land to help me get enough food for my family from the harvest.
 
12th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
attach_money
 
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different than it was four months ago in that I do not spend my own earnings on buying foodstuffs for my household. Whatever I earn, I am able to save and use and spend it on farming activities. I also spend my earnings from casual jobs on buying clothes and other items for my household members.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My new goal in the next four months is to rent another piece of land which I will use for my farming activities. Farming is more rewarding and I can easily become self-independent if I embrace it. I shall be able to sell some of the farm produce and spend the money on buying additional livestock.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
In the last four months preceding the current transfers, the biggest difference in my daily life is starting up a business for my wife. From the business, there is an increment in my household's income. I am, therefore, relieved from financial burden since my wife can occasionally foot in the household's budget.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I expect my lifestyle to greatly improve since I shall be living well. Due to the fact that the transfers I always able to obtain food for my household, I shall be more focused on my personal development. For instance, I shall use my savings to acquire a motorcycle which I shall use as my main source of earning.
 
7th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
attach_money
 
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is much easier and less demanding unlike before I could toil to make money for personal use but now I have monthly transfers.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I want to build a house in the next coming four months.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference is that I am able to get money to invest in my projects, for instance farming.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
The next six months, I will have built my house and will be expecting a harvest from the farm. This will also bring peace and joy into my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
455 KES ($5 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
attach_money
 
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I do not have any new goals for now. I just want to grow in business and to buy my own plot.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The difference in my life is doing well business and I am getting more motivated to work harder.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I plan to expand my business so that I get better income and life as compared to what I have been having before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving this transfer is that my business is doing well due to the value of stock I have now.
 
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I had faced in my life was when I hired a piece land cultivated well and used all the money I had hoping to get bumper harvest.However due to drought I never harvested.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm back home from work and we sit together as a family especially when my mother give us tips on how to live happily in our marriage.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Iam planning to spend my transfer on farming because it is the main source of my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The greatest achievement iam proud of is when I hired a pieceof land at afee of kshs. 1000 and managed to harvest 2sacks of maize that enabled me provide support for my family with ease.