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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This is how I spent my first lumpsum transfer: I seek for treatment with 30000 KES at Tenwek Hospital and I spent the remaining 20000 KES on building timber.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
If it were not GD, I could have not been a throat cancer survivor by now, the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 spent my token payment on buying building materials(sand and timber).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house because my house is very small. Finally l would like to expand my business to generate more income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to pay school fees for my children.
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 of part day is when in by business with my fellows and sharing stories.
