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
48200 KES ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying timber, iron sheets and nail which I used in building a new house since the one I had was too small for my family. I also bought seats.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to pay school fees for my child who had performed well but could not join high school due to our financial status. I also bought iron sheets which I intend to use to build a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now stress free because my child who could join high school has joined and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my first transfer on a five seater sofa set because i needed to improve to avoid feeling embarrassed whenever i have visitors. I also bought a mattress to enable me sleep comfortably and food for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when i received my money because it is not a common occurrence for me to receive money that i can use without worrying of how to repay it.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my daughter who is supposed to join secondary school next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a merry go round (informal savings group) and managed to save some money which I used to buy some chairs for my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, I have no steady source of income and must rely on my spouse for almost everything, this is difficult for him since he also has no steady source income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having a chat with my children. The stories they tell me often make me happy.
