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 used my transfer to buy materials and built a new house (45600), i bought a sack of maize (3000) and paid school fees (2000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a small house but with help from GD i now have a 3 roomed house and i have acquired other assets i could not afford. Thanks to GD.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy a mattress and a blanket. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house then plaster the floor.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a new house that can accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to pay school fees for my kids through income that I get from mining of sand.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am mining sand. I feel very happy because it is a source of livelihood to me.
