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 used my first transfer to buy 30 iron sheets KES 21000, 20 bags of cement KES 16000 and bought 2 cows KES 25000. I topped up KES 12300 from merry-go-round group.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I never thought i would afford a new house as a widow but GD has given me a lifetime opportunity to build a new house I am so thankful and relieved.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l bought two mattress one for my children at 2800 kshs the other one was mine which was 5000 kshs the balance l use for transport.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to extend my house and to buy furniture.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to expand my house to accommodate my family. I plan to build a toilet for the family. I also plan to start a small business to boost my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family however small it is. In the past I used to stay in a rental house but I managed to do this from my savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is when I lost my husband. He used to be the sole bread winner for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I take breakfast with my children.
