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 a cow (20000),paid secondary school fees (13000), bought building materials (24900), food (5000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a small house with six children but now i built a separate one for them. GD has supported me to buy a cow of my own and i feel relieved.
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 6000 KES on my son's school fees and 3000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on paying school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer on my children's education, build another house that my children will use as a bedroom, and start livestock farming that will help me in future to educate my younger children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am educating my children after my husband's death. I work tirelessly in my farm and fish business to ensure that my children get basic education so that they can prosper in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of sufficient funds to feed and educate my children because I am the sole breadwinner and I have no reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am from work with food for my children to eat.
