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 35000 KES of the first lumpsum on medication, used 5000 KES to buy chairs, started up a business with 13000 KES, paid school fee of 2000 KES, used 6000 KES to buy sheep, saved 18000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Thanks to GD I managed to get proper medication after 6 months of struggling with the wounds I got from dogs' biting.
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 cleared primary school fees for my 2 children with 5000 KES of my lumpsum payment and I used the remaining 5000 KES for my daily household needs like food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My husband is sick and therefore I will take him to the hospital when I get this my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a larger house since this one is small.I would also like to construct a pit latrine.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to send all my children to school and now they are responsible people.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to raise money to help my spouse seek treatment in a good hospital because he coughs alot and he usually complains of chest pain.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when we are eating lunch together with my family because we share funny stories as we laugh.
