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
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my three children who are in primary school 4,000 KES. I renovated my small house which my husband let us in an island which we are staying comfortably in it .I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption .I also added stock onto my fish fingerling business and now I am making double income of 4,500 KES per month that is able to sustain my family's needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on my sick sister's medication and even funeral arrangements now that she passed away. I also bought new clothes and shoes for my children and myself.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel at peace because I was able to give my sister the best of treatment and even though she passed on I will give her a befitting burial all thanks to the GD transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on settling school fee debts for my two children at 6,000 KES, I then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought a sack of maize at 4,200 KES. My children are now safe in school without any disturbance due to fee arrears.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I just listened to gospel music while thanking God.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm currently facing is the fact that the lake is covered with water hicynth hence interfering with my transportation and selling of firewood to the island.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at night when I go to sleep and forget all my financial stress.
