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
48200 KES ($477 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer on starting a barber shop and a retail beverage vending business , I can say my life is more confortable since I doubled my household income and the profits I get assist me to meet most of my needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent my second transfer on constructing a house fully furnished since my old house was swept away by a flood."
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer sleep at my neighbors since I have decent house,thank to Give_ Directly."
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 10 iron sheets for 5800KES and incurred a transportation charge of 300KES. I also bought timber worth 3000KES. I spent the remaining amount of 800KES on food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on purchasing some more Iron sheets and constructing a new house because the one i am in currently is not in good condition
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and timber so that I can build my own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that I am taking care of myself without being a burden to other people. I ferry passengers using another person's motorcycle, and I earn a daily wage.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is living in a rented house and having to pay the rent every month, even when I don't have the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am ferrying passengers to their places of work.
