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 15000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a cow, 5000 KES on a goat and we used the remaining 30000 KES for organizing for a visit to our parents.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The transfers I received from GD enabled me save my son when he was critically sick the biggest difference in my life.
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 spent my Token payment on mattress and bed for 6,000 KES, school uniform, and fee for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on buying iron sheets (I will do house construction when I get the last transfer), buying seats and small livestock.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy some livestock and keep, I would also like to set up a small business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I can not say am proud of anything because all I know is problems and more problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when my daughter got knocked down by a vehicle and had to be taken to kisii county for treatment. Also when I lost my husband and youngest daughter it was not very easy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my children.
