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 ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($476 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy steel windows and irons sheets which am planning to use to expand my house. I bought a bicycle for my spouse to ease his transportation while going to work. The remaining amount, I have kept aside to use in buying cement cement to renovate my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference fin my daily life is that, I will now be able to buy and do all that I could not do to my financial status. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 used most of the transfer to furnish my house. I gave my mother in law 1,200 KES. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt very happy. In fact I've never touched such amount of money in my hands. I found myself shedding tears of joy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have face is having skip some meals due to insufficient funds
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evenings because we are together as a family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means comfort because we plan to build a bigger house and plaster it making it easier to maintain
