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 47000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on 5000 L water tank and the remaining 3000 KES on 2 bags of cement.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now able to store clean water during rainy season and use during dry season and therefore GD has enabled me become more resilient to drought 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 used my token payment to buy cement (7200), and to dig a latrine pit(2700).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to complete building my pit latrine,buy a cow and clear school fees.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my children,plaster my floor and build a toilet.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a posho mill which helps in our daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is I have very little income,which makes providing for the family very difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to make money to support my family
