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 spent 25000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a quarter piece of land, I enrolled in a driving school course with 20000 KES and I spent the remaining 4725 KES on a gas cooker.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I got transfers when we never had food and I thank GD for making my children stronger. Since then they have been getting sufficient food and balanced diet, 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 bought a bag of maize (2000), paid a debt in the Rosca (5900) and food (2000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to take a driving course, re-marry since i lost my wife and i have children to take care of and buy 10 sheep as an investment for business.
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 to plant water melon for sale. Secondly l would wish to pay dowry so that I can marry another wife . Lastly I would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest chievements are that l have struggled to educate my siblings after the death of my father. Secondly l have managed to buy water pump to enable water my plants. Finally l have bought a second hand motorbike to help me transport my farm products.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is over dependency since my who went to school have not got any job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.