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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I used my transfer to buy materials to plaster my house (40000), bought school uniforms (3000), a goat (2500), kerosene (1000) and food (4000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a grass thatched house with very poor living conditions, i used to sleep on the ground with no bedding and access to food was troublesome but i am so thankful to GD, i now have a plastered iron sheet roofed house, i sleep comfortably on a bed and mattress. My life has improved i wish you could visit me and see the improvement. Thank you so much i am very happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought iron sheets at Ksh 7000, nails Ksh 1500 and timber for Ksh1000 and the rest i used to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will buy doors and build a house for my family, pay school fees and maybe buy a goat incase i remain with some money.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to complete our house as we did not have sufficient money to do so, school fees for my children is also a priority and they will also need uniforms, thus the money will be a great help.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been my ability to get good harvests whenever I plant in my farm and I also believe my family is another great achievement of mine.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is a reduction in productivity at my farm and thus my income has reduced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning,this is because I have a lot of energy and I can work quite a lot.
