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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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to buy four goats and a cow .
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different since I now my own bicycle hence the time I used to spend walking on foot , I have saved for my farm activities and through this it has improve my farm outlook .
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect in the next six months to have bought four goats and a cow .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now my own bicycle hence the time I used to spend walking on foot I have saved for my farm activities .
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is inability to raise money for medication. I get sick more often and in most cases when I visit the local dispensary, am told to buy drugs which I can not afford.
As such,am always at the mercy of well wishers who are also hard to come by.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually early in the morning.After waking up,I tune in to Ramogi Radio Station to catch up on the latest stories before embarking on other chores.The latest developments in the news makes me happy.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to spend the transfer from GiveDirectly on cementing the kitchen, buying a bag of maize for consumption,buying quality chairs and goats for rearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The greatest achievement that am proudest of is my house.It is the only thing I have to show for the many years that I have worked with Survey Department in Kisumu.
