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 20000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying chairs, used 20000 KES in paying school fee, bought sheep at 5000 KES and used 5000 KES in buying food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been having fee problem but thanks to GD I was able to clear school fee and my child is going on with school well.
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 paid school fees 4000 KES, bought school uniform 650 KES, paid a debt of 2000 KES and spent the rest on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer to pay school fees for my daughter.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to start a business that would enable me to pay school fees for my children. I also plan to spend the transfer to rent a piece of land where I can grow crops.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled and have been able to raise my children as a single mother.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to pay school fees for my children and also provide meals for them. Sometimes we have to go for a day without meals to make ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my family.
