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
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on materials to build a kitchen, though the work has not began until when we get ready. I spent the balance on food and clothes for my family.
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 used a portion of the transfer to pay my son in high school fee. I'm still having some cash on phone which I'll use to build a kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son who has been out of school for so long due to fee problem is now back to class after paying him fee and I believe he will excel in his academics.
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 buying some new kitchen utensils because the ones I had were very old, I then bought new seat cushions and spent the rest on buying my children and myself new clothing.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, I now knew that I could afford to buy all the things that I did not have in my house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees. Our eldest child is to join high school soon.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my in the morning when I go to the mining site to do casual labour. Its my only source of income
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel overwhelmed to be part of the Give Directly cash transfer program. I look forward to starting a business so that I can be financially independent.
