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 part of my second transfer on renovating my house and used some on fish farming through fish caging.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and I feel at peace because I'm soon harvesting my fish for sale thus a source of income. I also managed to renovate my house and now it looks neat and attractive as other peoples houses. This is the biggest difference in m y daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on 2 windows which I plan to fix on my current house that has not been having windows(7,200 KES).I also paid primary school fee (2,100 KES) for my child who is a pupil in an academy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt humbled since to me this was a unique gift from God ,through GD, which I did not work for.I had never in my life received even just 1,000 KES without sweating for it, thank you.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship have ever faced was that I lost my loved ones through deaths last year and I had nearly no money to cater for the burial arrangements.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when all my family members have woken up well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy as my life will change remarkably in that I will be in a position to do all that have ever dreamt of.
