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
48200 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my last transfer to purchase a cow. This costed me 35,000 KES. I did this because I also wanted to be counted among the members in the village who could milk their cows in the morning. As it is my dream has been full filled thanks to the transfers I received from GD. I am so happy. To add on my husband nowadays can a cup of milk tea before going to bed and my children as well take tea every morning before going to school.
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 spend my second transfer to buy a dairy cow and bought building material such as sand and roof that I will use to built a house.I also start a business of selling vegetables and fruits at our local market to earn a living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I'm no longer a housewife.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 two sheep 5000 KES,I bought school uniform for my four children and shoes 4000 KES.I started vegetables vending business and now I longer have to ask my husband for money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my first transfer at my home in the evening, on seeing the message I was very happy since I was assured of accomplish all my dreams through the upcoming transfers.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy a water pump that I will use to irrigate my farm.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through farming I have been able to build a house for my family,I am paying school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of capital to establish a good business and how one can grow to improve his life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I provide for my family.
