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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When I got the first transfer, I bought 2 blankets at 4000 KES, bought 1 bag of maize at 3600 KES and bought new uniforms for my 6 children with the remaining amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
the biggest difference that GD has made in my life is that it has enabled me buy household items that i used not to have, thus living a more comfortable life than before.
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?
I spent 1500 KES of my token payment on a mattress, 1800 KES on 6 cushions, 200 KES on books, 2400 KES on a sack of maize, 4000 KES on school uniforms and books for my children and the remaining 100 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will renovate my house and buy household items like blankets for my household members.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I will renovate my house by replacing the entire roof and plastering the whole house.I will also buy household items like blankets,bedsheets,mattresses and a bed.Lastly,I will spend the remaining amount on school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I worked hard and bought some seats and I can now host guests without any fear.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to provide food for my nine children single handedly because I don't have a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when singing praise and worship song before I go to bed.
