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
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to construct a more spacious house. I used to stay in two roomed house that was very squeezed. It could barely accomodate me and my family but now I have a three roomed house that is comfortable for my family. I also bought a sheep that that has encouraged me to start keeping livestock. I also bought my children new clothes and shoes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to eat well and even put on clean clothes. I am so happy to see my children happy like the others.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on clearing secondary school fees for my child, I bought a sheep to help me cater for future needs by selling the young ones and i bought food for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when i received my transfer, i prayed and will always be thankful to GD.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a bigger house because my house is very small to comfortably accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to build a kitchen to act as sleeping room for my children and for preparing meals for my family. Finally l would like to buy a cow which l will later sale and pay school fees for my children who are joining high school in one's years time.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own home and this is my proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The casual work l am always doing are not reliable since sometimes I can go without getting any job meaning that day my family goes without food and that is my biggest hardship in life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Incase l get some casual work knowing that I will get some money to buy food for my family that is when I am always happy.
