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 ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to build a new house. My previous house was single room and was too squeezed for my family. I now have a three roomed house and apart from my family, my household items could now fit too. I also paid school fees for my daughter in secondary school. I am happy she is doing well in school. I pray to God that GiveDirectly may continue helping people like us.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fee for my child for 30000 KES, 8000 KES i spent to buy 7 seater chair, 7000 KES i spent to buy cupboard and the remaining cash i spent on other household expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the capability to clear pending fee balance for my son. Now i'm sure he will sit for his final paper.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to pay secondary school fees for my two children KES 8000 and bought 20 kg maize KES 2000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house, pay school fees and buy household utensils with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my son who is in fourth form, and also my daughter who is in form two.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is enrolling my son and daughter in secondary school, and even though paying their fees is a problem, I am proud I have supported them thus far.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is seeing my children stay at home because I have failed to remit their school fees in time. Sometimes I have to go talk to the school principal to allow them be in school and to let me pay later.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have found something to cook for my younger children.
