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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 10000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a sofa set and I saved the remaining 40000 KES awaiting for construction of my main house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed since I received transfers from GD since I transitioned to solar energy, which has enabled me save a lot of money and invest more in farming.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought solar lump (4500 KES), (mattress 2800 KES), maize, clothes and other foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a permanent house made of bricks because this house is old and also weak.I would also like to venture into quarry business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of owning a bigger house that can now accommodate my expanding family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to secure a good job that can support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when all my children have gone to school and I remain in the house all alone because I find it easy to do household chores without disturbance.
