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 used my transfer to buy iron sheets (19500), upholstered chairs (12000), a mattress (5000), clothes and shoes (3500), and i have saved 10000 in my bank account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in very poor conditions my house was small with old broken seats but now i have very decent upholstered seats, a bed and very comfortable mattress. My children have good clothes and access to food, my life is shinning bright and all the stress is gone. I am planning to move to my own compound after harvesting the maize i planted on that piece of land. I really thank God for GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a bed worth 4,200 KES. Bought a table, and also purchased other household items with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to establish my own home with a larger portion of the transfer because currently I live on my in-law's compound.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying furniture for my house as my house lacks furniture, I will buy food for my family, I will pay school fees for my child who is joining form one in a local secondary school and the remaining amount I will use to start a small business of selling household items like basins, cups and plates.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I have tried so hard so that my children remain in school as I work hard as a community health worker and pay for their school fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my is that I have six children and all of them need my attention in terms of basic needs including food and I being a widow it really drains me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go out in the morning to do field work as a community health worker and I get paid,I feel happy to know that I will provide food for my family when I go back home.
