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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I spent my first transfer on putting up a new house on our own land for 50,000 KES, including the celebration expenses on food
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We rea very excited that we have our own home now which without GD would have taken a very long time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 4,000 KES school fees for my children, I also bought mattress worth 3,500 KES and paid 2,000 KES for 1bag of maize.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to expand my house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house because my house is very small to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my two children in high school. Finally l would like to buy household items for my family to avoid borrowing from others.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement are that we have struggled and bought two cows of our own. Lastly l have also managed to further my husband education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I got some casual work to do knowing that I earn money at the end of the day.
