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.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used to spend a lot of money in buying milk and ploughing my farm. Immediately I got the transfer decided to buy cattle which would help me with milk and ploughing. I am now able to save the money I used to buy milk with. The remaining part of the money I used in the acquisition of iron sheets which I have stored and will later use for the construction of my own kitchen now that I cook in the same room I sleep in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy a cow which I will milk and earn income to help me support my family as I am a widow, I also bought building materials for my new house, paid school fees for my children so as not to be sent home, and also bought food for my children and laborers building my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is different in that I am now very able to take of my family without asking or begging anyone for help, I also have my own cow which soon lactate and sell the milk to make profit am very happy and humbled thank you givedrectly
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on paying school fee of 5600 KES and used the rest of the money on opening a business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a kitchen because at the moment I do not have one. I'm also planning to expand my business and also buy a cow.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my child in form one and lastly I intend to use the remaining amount to buy some livestock to raise and hopefully they will multiply into a big herd
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to build my current house since my husband passed on and left us in a very small house but through hardwork I have been able to build and even cement my current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet since my income from the rice business is very small,being a widow also makes it very hard as I'm the only break winner.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm at my business and interacting with my customers . I'm happy because through this I'm able to fend for my family.
