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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer 10,000 KES to settle school fees for my children in high school, 25,000 KES I bought iron sheets and nails to put up a roof in my recently built house and 7,000 KES I paid off the workers who helped me put up the roof. The remaining amount was spent on household expenses. This was a blessing to our family and our wish is that you come back again and again.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build my new house. I spent some amount to pay laborers who are building my house, spent some amount to pay school fees for my child who is in high school and the remaining amount I am spending to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I will soon move into my bigger house which is more comfortable than the one I am currently living in which was small. Thank you Gd for the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on clearing fees arrears for my daughter, bought timber for building and one sack of maize for consuming since we are experiencing lots of hunger.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money when I was doing my normal casual duties. I felt very excited, dropped down the hoe I was digging with and left to withdraw my money to spent on fees which was my main challenge at that moment. Thank you GD.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is when i lost my son through road accident it was really hard for me to accept that he is no more.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is in the morning when am working on my garden.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring change to our family because we will be able to build a better house and will also be able to start a business.
