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
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to install electricity in my house, bought ballast and murram which I plan to use in building a new house and the remaining amount I spent to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption and also bought a few household items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have electricity in my house which has relieved me the stress of buying kerosene daily and batteries for my radio.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fee for my child so that he is not sent home due to fee arrears. I also spent part of the transfer on paying the cultivation cost of my land so that I can increase my area of cultivation hence higher harvest. The remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of corn for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer as I was very broke. Thanks to GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
When I work and get money I feel so good because I know I will plan for me budget and needs so well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Am not financially stable, lack of money makes me not do or accomplish a lot of goals.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to change my house because the one I am in is not big enough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning makes me happy because the good lord has granted me life to live.
