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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I bought wall and roofing poles at 24,000 KES, paid 8,000 KES labour charge, used 2,000 KES on food for the workers, am still about 15,000 KES which I'll to do finishing for my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now in my own house, unlike before when I used to pay rent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying 15 pieces of iron sheets 9750 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on getting building materials.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build my house because I am currently living in a rental house, and expand my fish vending business so as to earn more profit.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my spouse and I have worked hard to purchase land that we are going to develop with help from Give Directly funds.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack a reliable source of income and my children are prone to sickness and diseases. I sometimes lack money to take them for proper treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because for me to wake up a live and able to work is a miracle from God.
