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
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying steel doors and glass windows and doors that I have since fitted in my house. My old house used to have wooden doors and windows. The remaining I spent on buying food for my family consumes. I am grateful for the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I lived in an old grass thatched house which was leaking during rainy seasons so when I received my second transfer I prioritised on building a semi permanent house. I bought all the building materials, paid construction fees and spent the remaining amount on school fees for my children. We are now feeling safe and happy in the new iron roof house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having built a nice semi permanent house and relocating from an old leaking grass thatched house which I could still be living in if I never received the transfers from GD. I am a very happy and peaceful woman because I live and eat well without begging or straining.Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying some household items, one sack of maize, I also did farming and I also spent part of the transfer on buying school uniforms for my children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for doing farming that I always do every season
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger semi-permanent house, because this one is small. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to pay school levies for our two children in primary school. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy three cows, that would be as an investment for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is having children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, paying school levies for our children in primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon, when we're having lunch together as a family.
