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 used my transfer to buy 2 cows to pay bride price (24000), chairs (8000), 2 sheep (4000), clothes (5000), gave my parents (5000) and bought four sacks of maize (8000). I topped up Ksh. 4000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
All these things i could not afford if not for support from GD.
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 3,000 KES to buy a sheep. Bought a bed at 4,000 KES. Previously I was spreading my bedding on the ground. I also purchased my clothes with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy a motorbike for transport business. This will see me have a reliable source of income adequate to sustain my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer pay dowry to my parents inlaw to appreciate them. Secondly l would wish to plaster my house because it is difficult to maintain mud house . Finally l would like to buy household items for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house because before I used to stay in the center but now I have my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is when evening l have made good money from motorbike knowing l will be able to feed my family.
