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
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES to pay school fees for two children in the university,i have added 50000 KES to the remaining 20000 KES and constructed a gate in my home.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Currently i am selling second hand clothes and mattresses that gives me income,it helps me keep my children in school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is that i started a business of selling mattresses and i can now make money,i have paid school fees and my home is now gated.Thanks to GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 40000 KES of the first lumpsum in paying school fee and used 10000 KES in opening a business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace because I managed to clear school fee so my child is going on with education.
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 the transfer on buying plates 3000 KES and did a shopping for food in my house for daily use.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on paying school fees.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on sugarcane farming by leasing land, purchasing seeds and fertilisers so I can increase my income. I also plan to pay school fee for my children in high school and use the remaining amount on foodstuffs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard to buy land and build a good house after my spouse's demise.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I am struggling very much to educate my children since I lack a reliable source of income and I have two children in high school and two in the University.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am back home from work. I usually gather my family before dinner to thank God for protection and the ability to work.
