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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on solar panel installation and bought all the materials required to plaster my 4 roomed house because housing issue was the one weighing me down more than anything since I could never get enough to at once work on it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house with the entire amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a stable house that doesn't worry me like the previous one that was about to fall.
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 to buy 12 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to build a house and bought food for my family with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, since I bought some building material I am hoping to build a new house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is current poor state of my house .The back side wall is almost collasping.I fear l might sleep in the cold with my children when the rainy season continues.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening.l get time to relax after a tiresome day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means bright future.l was so happy when l found out that l am one of the GD recipient. This money will change my life significantly.
