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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l am planning to build my house so l bought building materials at 28160 kshs, transport 2500 kshs, l bought maize at 4000 kshs, l bought 2 goats at 5000 kshs, l bought furniture at 5000 kshs, l also paid fees of 3000 kshs to my child in primary school the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because since GD gave me support l am eating well and health wise l am also fine.
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?
l spent the transfer to buy mattress at 3500 kshs, furniture 1600 kshs, l also use the transfer to pay school fees of 2000 kshs for my daughter in high school, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am staying in a leaking thatched house so l am planning to build iron-roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to build a spacious iron roofed house because this one is small and it is also leaking.We are also planning to boost our business so that we can make more money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to manage and run my own business to help me sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of finances that can enable me build a better house that will protect me from all odds.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during lunch time when my kids are from school and we share a nice meal together while they tell me what they learnt in school.
