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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent majorly on iron sheets and timber for building. I also spent on maize and brought drugs which I am selling to earn income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am happily running my business and ready to built a house since I have bought the materials. I am so grateful to GD for the improvement I have made in life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on clearing school fee arrears for my son so that he can be given his certificate to enable him proceed to college.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I received my transfer. It was my best moment.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to change my house because it was not well built and when it rains there is linkage. I also don't have any cow in my compound am planing to get one as a source of investment.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have struggled so much in life through my charcoal burning business I have educated my daughter until she completed her secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Through my causal labour and charcoal burning business I tire so much to look for school fees for my children and in the end some of the never fails to be sent home for school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon is always better part of my day since I get to do my job of hustling for my family.
