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 spent the a larger portion of the first lumpsum in clearing school fee of 18000 KES, paid a loan of 10000 KES, bought a cow at 20000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was almost being auctioned because I failed to pay the loan I owed a micro finance until GD came to my rescue.
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 used the entire transfer to pay my daughter in high school fee.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay my daughter in high school fee. I'm also planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is in a bad condition.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my child,I also want to build a better house for my children. I will also pay part of my debts.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement was that I used to sell potatoes,the money I got from selling potatoes is used it to send my child to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have a big loan from a microfinance that I took to pay school fees for my child, they want the money back and I am not able to pay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my children taking a meal.
