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 ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on putting up a bigger house and basic furniture as GD provided funds and a good opportunity to do this.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 build house since my previous was a small thatched house and bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My new house is the only biggest difference in my daily life.
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 buying a few iron sheets that I want to use in building a poultry house for my poultry keeping project. I then spent some on buying the whole family some new clothes. I then spent the rest on buying food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was extremely happy when I got my transfer, it gave me hope that I would achieve great things with the money.
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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 currently is my house which is not in a good conditions because I lack money to build a bigger one for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after am done with the day's work because I go to church and play the keyboard which up lifts my spirit.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean so much much to me, I am so happy to be part of the programme because I am certain it will change my livelihood.
