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
47700 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on buying a sofa set seat. I bought a she -cow and an ox .I also built a traditional house ( simba) for my son as a gift and now sleeping with him in the same homestead gives me a peace of mind,before the transfer he used to borrow my neighbors' houses to sleep since grown up sons are not required to sleep at their parent's houses this is what the traditional customs states and this jeopardize his safety while walking at night as the risk of being attacked by wild animals or joining malicious groups was highly evident.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy sand and cement that I used to plaster my house that was initially made of mud. I no longer have to smear it frequently. Thanks to GiveDirectly. I also spent some of the money to buy food and corn for my family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to smear my house with mud. I my house is now plastered. Thank to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing a solar panel for my children who strain a lot using a kerosene lamp for their studies. At least today they speak of comfort and ability to prolong their study time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer since that was something I less expected. I didn't know I could qualify for the program.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
School fees for my children is heavily weighing me down.It is such a big drain on our household income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night when my children are doing their homework.It gives me hope for a better tomorrow.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am thrilled for receiving the money would enable me start a business,thus raising household income.
