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 16200 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a sofa set, 8000 KES on a cow, I invested 15000 KES in ready made clothes and I spent the remaining 10525 KES on tableware and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has enabled me venture in clothing business that has appeared more profitable to us- I generate good income that has improved the standard of lives; I can now provide for my household members most of their basic needs, the biggest difference in our lives.
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 the transfer on buying mattress ksh 4500. water tank ksh 1350 , blanket ksh 2300, paid debt ksh 800 and bought food with the balance.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on boosting up my business and buy building materials.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying household items that I lack like a bed, a mattress and water tank for harvesting water using the first transfer. The second transfer I will spend on starting a business of shopkeeping and the final transfer I will spend on buying twenty eight iron sheets that we will use in building our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I managed to save some cash from my small business of baking bread which enabled me to buy a cow and a goat which we now own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that our income is very low and we never managed to attend college which was our dream as a family. So we have been trying to save so that we can go to college but it is still not achievable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I manage to get cash in the evening after a long day's work which can enable me to buy food for my family.
