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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy clay for renovating my house, I bought household furniture. I paid school fees for my children and also spent some amount on motorcycle repair.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now have a bigger house which is more comfortable
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in giving recipients unconditional cash transfer which enabled recipient to uplift their living standards. I have not seen anything that GD did not well do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house because the previous one was smaller and in a poor condition(the roof was leaking).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having a bigger house that doesn't bother me even when it rains.
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 spent 5000 KES from my first transfer to pay school fees for my children, bought for my children clothe worth 3,000 KES and the remaining 2,000 KES, I spent on buying food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my second transfer to build a bigger house, and also to buy livestock.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I are planning to buy a motorcycle taxi for my spouse because he usually hires one everyday and this is very expensive.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a successful farmer and this endeavour has enabled me to feed my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse. We do not have a very good house and we cannot renovate it because we lack sustainable sources of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch together with my family. I am often relaxed and happy because I have my family with me.
