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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l spent the transfer to build a house so l bought building materials at 31390 kshs, transport 2500 kshs, labor-charge 4500 kshs, l also spent 3000 kshs to buy blankets and bed-sheets, l spent 2000 kshs to buy clothes, l spent 2000 kshs to buy 1 sack of maize the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was staying in a market center but now l have a place to call home because of give GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1500 KES on a super drum, 3500 KES on setting up a food kiosk, 2000 KES on clothes and 300 KES on plates.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on building an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy a small piece of land for agriculture and then we use the remaining balance to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that we are proud of is that we have managed to settle down as husband and wife and we are proud as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that of poverty.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mostly in the morning when I am able to get a place to work as a casual labourer.
