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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($539 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happier now because I am now living in a better and a much spacious house that can comfortably accommodate my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was awoken by the text messages at around 3:30 am which really confirmed to me that GD people are true to their word. I was so happy that I could barely get any sleep for the rest of the night.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the whole amount to purchase building materials that I used to construct a new house to replace the old and tiny one that I had before.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I am going to be able to buy iron sheet, timber and pay labor to ensure that I build a new house because my current house has been leaking during rainfall. I will also use that cash transfer to improve my farming by buying fertilizer and modern seeds.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually in the evening after working in the farms and I am able to take a rest as we gather with fellow villagers in various meeting points.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is taking care of my young family because children fall sick oftenly and the little money I get from casual work that I do can hardly buy them medicine and food at the same time a situation that has made us ask for assistance every now and then from relatives.
