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 ($477 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer expanding my house into a spacious house that accommodates my family members comfortably .I also bought household items such as a matress , a cupboard and a sofa set seat with the remaining amount of money .
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials like round poles, nails which I have used to extend the house I was living in to be much bigger than it was. I bought cattle for rearing and to produce milk for my family and the remaining amount I spent to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption and to buy clothes for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger house which can accommodate more guests unlike before when others would sit outside because the house was small. Thank you GD for the transfer which has earned me some respect in our community.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing 10 pieces of iron sheets that I intend to use in extending my house which was previously very tiny to accommodate all my family members plus any other household item that I might own.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer which I knew would open my eyes and help me achieve the desires I had in mind.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is fending for my family.Whatever little that we get cannot even buy enough food for all of us
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is always in the evening especially when the work is good and the returns of that day are good.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will buy my own motorbike taxi and become self employed.It also means that I will build a new house that can accommodate the entire family.
