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
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 28000 KES to cement my house, spent 2000 KES on treatment,two sacks of maize maize 3500 KES, a sheep and goat for 6000 KES, solar lump 3000 KES and spent the rest on food.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I repaired my temporary house permanently. That was my new goal.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am comfortable and peaceful because I have most things I have been lacking and food to eat.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l am planning to build a house so l have bought so building material such as pole worth 10000 kshs, l also bought 2 sacks of maize worth 5000 kshs, the remaining l still have it with me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is am eating well since GD supported me
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I constructed a kitchen.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying seeds that I can plant which include maize,beans kales and also to hire someone that can help me in digging my farm. I will also spend part of my transfer on buying a cow that I can use to plough my land. I will use the remaining transfer on renovating my house as it is in a bad state currently.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I have been able to go to work and get food to eat even at old age.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I don't have a bed and a mattress so I am forced to sleep on the floor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to do my casual jobs in the morning and I get paid, I am happy because I have cash to buy food.
