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
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for ploughing given that I am a farmer. I also built a house where my children could sleep from. They used to sleep from my father's house which was not good. I thank GiveDirectly for the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to build a spacious house, since l was staying in a very small house that could not accommodate me with my family. The remaining balance l spent to buy 2 sacks of maize for my consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a very spacious comfortable house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying sheep for rearing and uniform for my children as they were going to school with torn clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I had just borrowed 150 KES from a neighbor so that I can buy my family supper when I received a notification of the transfer. I was very excited about this. I prayed loudly to thank God for what He has done in my life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a spacious house with the transfers since the one we currently live in is small for our growing family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I was able to buy sheep with my first income when I was a mechanic and today I have a heard of sheep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of a stable job that makes it hard to earn a living and support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is daytime because I can by good luck get a job during this time and earn something from it.
