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 ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a small leaking grass thatched house which was so inconveniencing especially in the rainy season because I had to seek shelter in neighbors houses whenever it rained so when I received the third transfer I used it to build a bigger iron roof house.
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 spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets, bought bedding and furniture. I also bought clothing for my family and used some to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We have peace in our family because we managed to do most of the things we didn't know we could do being that I do not have any source of income. I feel so proud and can now compare myself to other people in the village. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 to buy 7 pieces of iron sheet that I will use to build a house and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,my first time receiving such kind of money,thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that I used to perform very well in school but since my parent could not afford to pay for all our siblings' school fees, I was forced to drop out of school, got married at an early age and being that I have no stable income, I have really struggled to cater for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up in good health and I am able to go about my duties without any hitch.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to have been selected as one of the beneficiaries because it will really help me make steps in life. I will be able to built an iron house for my family and move from the grass thatched one, I will also be able to boost my farming by purchasing more farm equipment and eventually boost productivity.
