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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Acquiring a piece of land was the greatest difference in my daily life since i have been living in our family land which was so small and could not even get a place togrow vegetables,.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy when i received this money since I knew I have gotten a solution to the great problems I have been having.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of the money I received from GD in buying a piece of land, bought a heifer worth 15000 KES, I bought maize and other household goods.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is good news for me because it means that my life will change for the better given the fact that I lost my husband on February 2018. This money will enable me to build a better house, buy a cow and keep some poultry which will enable me to meet my daily needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because this is the time that I have woken up strong and hopeful for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life is that my husband passed on on February 2018 due to a heart problem. This has left me a widow at an early age. I am now forced to provide for my child and I yet we dont have a farm to cultivate. Therefore, I have to look for casual jobs so that I can meet our needs.
