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 ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 39000 KES of my third transfer on paying for my college fee and used the rest of the money on my transport and accommodation in college.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that with the help of Gd I managed to advance my studies.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well in giving cash directly to recipients without going through other people. This shows a lot of trust and transparency on Gd.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent some part of second transfer to buy one sack of maize and food for my family. Most of the second transfer l still have it with me as am waiting to pay my collage fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my daily life is that, my family does not go without food since l spent the transfer to buy food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 buying clothes for my children and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer to build a nice and a better kitchen so as to cook on a better place . I will also spend the remaining transfer to pay for my college fee.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a pool,video and kinyozi business,also to buy furnitures for our new house and to start poultry farming project.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I did not have a good house but now I own a permanent house which I am yet to start staying in and also that I can sustain my family needs very well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that my income is so small to meet all my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I am spending all my time of the day in my business.
