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 ($496 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer to buy dairy cow to save me in future from spending money to buy milk from neighbors but to sell it to them. The remaining balance l spent to build a kitchen for me to have a place where l can cook.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school. I bought steel door which I have fixed on my house, window panes which I have fixed on my door, iron sheets which am planning to use in building my kitchen, paints which I have used to add beauty to my house. I bought a fishing rope for fishing, the remaining amount, I spent to pay laborers who were digging a pit latrine in my compound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a fishing rope for fishing and this helps to earn my daily income which in turn helps me to support my family. Thank you GD for the transfer
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 buying a sack of corn because of the famine that is currently in the country. I then spent some on paying school fee for my child who is in secondary school. I used the rest of the transfer on buying some household groceries.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest hardship is settling school fees for my child in form one and getting food for the family since income is limited.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning part since I get into a new day with hopes.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfers will be a great achievement since I will be able to buy livestock and build a kitchen which am lacking currently.
