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
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to buy building materials such as timber, new iron sheets, nails that I used to build the new house. i am now happy because I stay in a more spacious and beautiful house that can can accommodate my family very well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 nails, iron sheets, timber which am planning to use to build my house. The remaining amount, I have kept aside to pay laborers who were building my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now very much happy because I have all the building materials which I could not buy due to my financial status. Thank you GD for the transfer
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I had plans of building a new house, thus when my first transfer came, I used a total of 9500 KES to buy 2 metal door frames and and 1 metallic door which I will fix on my new house. The balance was spent on buying small food items for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received my money, because it assured me that I would receive the whole amount as promised; thus be able to construct my new house as planned!
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to renovate my house, it is dilapidated and I fear that it might collapse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am having dinner with my family. Whenever I spend time with my family I always feel very happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will enable me to buy building materials like sand, cement, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to renovate my house and expand my business.
