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 built a semi-permanent house of 45 iron sheets with 42000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer then I paid primary school fees for my children with 6200 KES and we spent the remaining 1800 KES on a sack of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was initially living in a weaker house that was less secure and more vulnerable to theft cases but when I received transfers from GD, I managed to build a better house with a burglar proof door which has deter theft and reduced the loss of my household items, the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my Token payment on construction of a pit latrine for 7,000 KES and paying secondary school fee for 3,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and also paying secondary school fee.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to construct a new house because the size of my house is small,the roof is worn out and the floor is also not in a good condition. I am planning to spend the remaining amount to boost my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of being a responsible father to my children and my wife. I am also proud of owning my home because now I have my privacy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to access food because the market is some few kilometers away and I also don't have that money to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when ploughing my farm because I know I will get sufficient farm produce that is enough to feed my family.
