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 plastered the floor of my main house with sand and cement which cost me 25000 KES, I spent 4500 KES on a wooden door that I fit to the house, I spent 9000 KES on 3 sheep and the remaining 11500 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We have made a step in life. Our lives have changed since we have been eating well since we started receiving transfers from GD; our health has improved a lot something that can easily be noticed by everyone.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on plastering my house, replacing windows and build a kitchen.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment on my sick child's hospital bill (6000) and i bought a door (4000).
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who is in high school. Finally l would like to buy household items for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that we have struggled and bought cows. Secondly we have worked hard to take our child to school. Finally we have also built iron roofed house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when l have received some money from relatives.
