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 10000 on funeral expenses of my in-law, bought sand and cement (20000) and planning to buy more materials and begin construction of my new house (20000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since i received support from GD i am doing well i no longer worry a lot about my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a radio with a portion of the transfer. Paid 2,000 KES fees to my son in high school. I also purchased grains for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to invest the rest in cereal business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture and also plaster the floor of my house. I also plan to build a kitchen. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough that I will use during ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a stable income that I can use to support my family. Sometimes we go without food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when am able to get food for my children and grandchildren.
