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
47900 KES ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying school for my son who is in high school and seeing him go to school without being sent home for school fees was my greast joy as her parent .I bought a matress ,a bed and five cushions to place on my sofa set seat. The remaining transfer I bought food for my family's consumption .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 34 pieces of iron sheets at 750 KES each, 2 sacks of maize at 9000 KES, a bed at 3500 KES, payment of school fees at 2500 KES and the rest on food and upkeep. I am happy that I can nowadays provide for my family members without skipping meals
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a stress free life now that may family members can eat without skipping any meal
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy two sacks of maize for my family's consumption and the remaining I gave to my sibling as part of his school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that my life would change after getting the transfer. Thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is paying rent every month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I wake up feeling well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel so excited because I anticipate to use the money to build my house at home.
