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 spent 20000 KES of my first lumpsum payment on 26 cements, 7000 KES on building timber, 15000 KES on wire mesh then I paid 8000 KES labor with the remaining amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that GD has given us rest from heavy burden we used to have before like the need to provide accommodation to our family, food and education.
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 spent 5,000KES on buying 2 sacks of dry maize for food, and paid 2,000KES at school for the children. I also spent 1,600KES on buying clothes for the children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
i plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a house. This may consume almost all the cash because we want a bigger space. If any cash remains at hand will pay school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is being a mother and raising my children in a Godly way. It's my pride to see them all growing up to be responsible.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I have been sick recently and kind of incapacitated. I had to leave my tailoring business. It's tough because now I totally depend on my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I make dinner for the family. I love cooking.
