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
49700 KES ($483 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on food and school fees, then use the rest to plaster my house since few wall cracks developed after the construction.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials which were used on extending my house to make it more spacious since the one I used to live in was very small squeezed. I also bought a sack of corn and food for my family's feeding.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now more comfortable in my new spacious house and I am happier.
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 most of my transfer to buy two sacks of maize for consumption during this dry season and the remaining amount I spent to buy fascia board and to pay laborers who were fixing the board.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was relieved and felt very happy because I was now going to be able to buy food and repair my fascia board which was almost falling down. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been getting food for the family based on the economy that has really gone up with all prices of goods too.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon hours when I am sharing food with the family .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a life changing time, it means that part of my problems are going to be solved.
