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
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on school fees and start a fish business which I sell localy to earn a living, I also paster my house and bought food for my family with the remaining transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 metal roofed house to replace the grass thatched one that I had before. Besides that, I purchased food stuff for my family members which was in extreme hunger when this cash was sent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently reside in a very good house not as before when I had much worries of getting cash to construct a better house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 paying school fees for my two children who are in high school 6,000 KES. I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption 3,000 KES and other household expenditures such as soap 550 KES. I also bought three chicken 450 KES .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since at that time ,I did not have money and most of my developmental projects were pending. on seeing the money it was a big relieve on my shoulders.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to complete my education due to lack of school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to wake up and see another day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel happy to be part of the people who will receive money from give directly.. I am now happy that I will be able to build a bigger house since the one I am staying in is small
