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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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets at a total cost of 47300 KES and I spent the remaining 2700 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, I could not even invite my biological parents to my house since I was shameful and embarrassed with the nature of my small house, where I never had my privacy, but thanks to GD for enabling me acquire a bigger house which can accommodate us all and "give me my privacy," I can now welcome everyone in my house without any fear. A big difference in my daily life.
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 paid 5,000 KES school fees, I also bought mattress at 2000 KES and spent 3,000 KES on households equipment's.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy a dairy Cow that will produce milk for consumption and for sale. We also plan to make our house bigger by adding some more rooms because this one is small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was owning a home because for several years,I stayed in town and I did not have a house back at home but when I came back,I managed to build a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to find food that is enough to feed us because I don't have a parcel of land that I can plough inorder to get food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when preparing lunch for my children because they do enjoy a meal I have prepared.
