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.
My life has improved because the previous house I had was almost falling but thanks to GD I managed to build a new house.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of the first lumpsum on building a new house and used 1500 KES on buying food for the family.
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 my token on a mattress (2200), supper drum (1500), a bag of maize (3200) utensils (1300), and school uniforms (1500)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is small and ugly, purchase household furniture because I have very old ones and acquire a dairy cow so that my children have a constant source of milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my children are in school. This is because my spouse died eight years ago and I have struggled with my family to ensure that my children get good education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I am a widow, I have a large family but lacks a good source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and all is well with my family.
