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 built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with the whole of my first lumpsum payment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has created a big impact in my life since I am currently living in a leak free house. I used to live in a house that was thoroughly leaking something that exposed me to frequent illness.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress at 4,000 KES. I also bought a bed and cooking utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to settle my dowry.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to construct a bigger house for the family. I also plan spend part of the money to buy furniture. I also plan to use part of it to pay dowry.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build iron roofed house. I managed to do this from my small savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I didn't have a reliable source of income. Life was so unbearable to the extent that I couldn't provide adequate food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when am eating with my children in the evening.
