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 have bought 25 iron sheets for 17,000 KES, poles for 15,000 KES, clothing and HH shopping cost 11,000 KES. The rest of the transfer was spent on other HH daily expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have already bought some materials with transfers from GD to construct my house as I currently live in a house am renting at the market centre and it is costly to continue paying rent.
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 bought fishing nets (4000 KES) and repaired my collapsed wall with (5000 KES)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay dowry and build a house with the upcoming transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a home and to buy fishing materials like nets, this will boost my fishing activities.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this far I have come after my parents passed on. It's been about over fifteen years. I am proud because I studied through college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a stable job. I studied accounts but have not landed any job
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go fishing. I like fishing.
