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 my transfer on a steel door and 3 windows (15000), a cow (25000), household goods (5000) and my mum's funeral expenses (5000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have fitted my house with secure steel door and windows that i could not afford to buy and i have a cow which will bear young ones and produce milk for consumption and sale. I thank GD for the support.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on paying school fees.I also bought solar panel and clothes for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying 2 oxen and an ox plough.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy a ploughing machine and two cows for farming, pay school fees and to renovate our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is family. I thank God for my children. I work hard to ensure they all go to school and to provide for their food, clothing, shelter and medication.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees. I live with and take care of orphaned children from the larger extended family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when having dinner with my family. It's the only time we get to eat together.
