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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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of new school uniform and bags (4,000 KES) for my children, started an informal vegetable and fruits business (2,500 KES) and bought dry corn for food ( 3,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt greatly blessed since, actually, GD money was real, and I could immediately start my planned activities; I had also changed my young children’s school and the required new uniform, shoes and sweaters were too expensive. Thank you for the transfer.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy domestic animals so as to have something that I can even turn to as a property that I can sell for money in case I have an urgent need. I also plan to cement my house so as to reduce dust, and to pay fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I can say my greatest achievement is that I was able to make a house and buy furniture and other few household items from the sale of the domestic animals we reared.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is coping with the strains in my marriage since my spouse is a drunkard and shows no responsibility.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always very happy the little time my husband gives us attention tending to rest from his drinking habit. This is very rare though.
