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 ($498 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying off dowry , through this I have regained my in -laws confidence and respect especially to those who looked down upon me . I also bought two goats and household furnitures such as a bed and seats .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials which were used in building my new house since I had been living in a grass thatched house I wanted to upgrade to an iron roofed house. I then bought 2 goats which I will be rearing and use some on buying new clothes and bedding for my family. I then spent the rest on paying my wife's dowry since I had never given anything to my in laws.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel proud and fulfilled now that I have been able to pay my wife's dowry thanks to GD transfers.
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 used a larger portion of the transfer to buy chairs because I didn't have adequate seats. Bought a table with a portion of the remaining transfer. I also purchased some family foodstuffs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I got very excited and called my spouse immediately to keep her posted on the progress.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger, hunger,hunger is my biggest hardship in this house of late. Fishing which is my main source of income has not been easy of late.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening when I come back home after a long days work and relaxing.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel excited. I have been wishing for a better house for my family for many years but lack of money has been the reason why I have not been able to built a good house. With this money coming, I'm sure I'll build a better house however small it is and furnish it as well.
