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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my second transfer,I did not withdraw it. I waited for my third transfer so that I could buy building materials that I used to build a new house in my own compound. I am happy I now have my own house like my fellow women in the village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent entire second transfer to make a down payment on the land that I have always wanted to buy to build a house of my own.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that my heart is at peace since I have started purchasing a land where I intend to build my house and move from the main compound where there is constant disputes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of iron sheets (6,500 KES) in preparation for building a new house. I also bought dry corn for food (3,500 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt extremely excited because I had too many planned Projects yet low income, and needed GD money like yesterday so that my plans could take off!
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy a piece of land where we plan to establish a home away from my co-wife because I am not in good terms with her. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy two bulls that would help us in ploughing our farm instead of spending money on ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we're proudest of is having bought this piece land and built this house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is unreliable source of income to establish our own home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing after the day's activities.
