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 paid secondary school fees for daughter with 10000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer, I spent 10000 KES on tableware and I enrolled in an HIV/ AIDs counselling and testing training with the remaining 30000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Without GD, I could have not obtained a certificate in HIV/ AIDS counselling and testing, which earns me earns me a living. My living standard has improved which is the biggest 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 bought households equipment's at 3,000 KES and paid 2,000 KES debt.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house, fence my compound, buy a water tank and to build a kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building our home. That means in dependence from my parents in law. We can make family decisions on our own and we are much happier here.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I have a child in Secondary school and the others go to private schools.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when having dinner with my family.
