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
50000 KES ($500 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer I received to buy building materials to expand my small house which could not accommodate my family and paid contractor to build my house and livestock to rear for financial security.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 setting my own compound at 45,000 KES then bought a sack of maize at 4,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to build my own compound, this wouldn't have been possible in such a short time now that am a widow.
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 on paying cost of my new house construction as I was moving from my grandfather's homestead to my own.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer as I haven't receive such amount from any person. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have always wanted to have my own home with my own compound.This is what Ill spend the transfer on.And part of it to keep for paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
An achievement have done that makes me proud is that my children can get food and some of their basic needs.I roast maize beside the road and the little I get fends for us thus I do not beg around like before when my husband died.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty I have is having my own home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is during the day when having a meal with my children.
