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 16600 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a cow, 10600 KES on a sofa set, 5500 KES on 2 mattresses, 500 KES on 2 blankets, 2400 KES on clothing for my household members, I cleared school fees balances for my 3 children with 6000 KES, I spent 5600 KES on 2 sacks of maize and I invested the remaining 2800 KES in fish business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life that I can now mention is the house that I have acquired in courtesy of GD, where I am now living peacefully as opposed to before when I was accommodated with my co-wife, where we could constantly fight and argue on trivial issues.
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 5,000 KES to buy iron sheets and the rest on other construction materials (poles,nails, timber) at 3,700 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cows for ploughing and seats to put in my house and also complete paying school fees ( secondary school) for my child.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to build a house and pay school fees for our child who is joining class eight next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having given birth to my five children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a proper house. The one I currently occupy is too small and dilapidated.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up and l confirm that my family is in good health.
