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 ($496 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to buy forty new iron sheets that I used on my new roofing. I also bought new doors and windows that I fixed on my new house. Apart from that, I also bought a piece of land where I erected the new building. I am so glad to GD for the cash transfer they sent to me at a time when I needed it the most.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
My spent my second transfer on buying land worth 45000 KES and use the remaining 5000 KES to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have bought a land to built my house.
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 bought a sack of maize at 3,000 KES, utensils 2,000 KES I then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought 10 iron sheets at 6,300 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to use the Lumpsum one to pay a deposit for some land which I want to buy.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy household items and building materials.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through farming I have been able to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not able to provide for my family well,since my income is very little.
