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 over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on building a house since I had a small thatched-roofed house which was almost falling down, then start a business of selling vegetable for my daily income with the remaining amount.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on house construction materials (40,000 KES), Secondary school fee top up(5,000 KES) and dry corn for food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our daily lives is that my family will be moving from rental house to our own house soon, which is great. Again, my children are in school and learning because of GD support.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a bag of dry corn for food (4,000 KES) as well as a cupboard (6,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt great relief , then delight since mockers and detractors of GD as well as recipients had been put to shame, and since I had never handled that much money in my life, I could go for some of my dreams!
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Shortage of money due to lack of employment or business to generate sustainable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At lunch time because I join my friends and neighbors for lunch and objective story telling.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It'll enable me construct my own house hence moving from the rental house to my own home. I'll also be able to start a small business.
