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 ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I paid my dowry since this is something that was really tormenting us-It was pressure from all corners to make our relationship legitimate but since we never had means, we had to suffer all sorts of pressure.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happily married since my dowry was paid. I remember before then, I was never settled since I was always asking myself when our relationship would be legitimate. My parents were also giving us a lot of pressure.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to buy a mattress which I did not have. I bought three pieces of iron sheets and the remaining amount I spent to buy 10 tins of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I saw the message, I could not believe until I went to withdraw the money. I was very happy because my family had gone three days without food. That day we had a feast with my family. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face is that of not being able to fend for our basic needs more so feeding and clothing being that my husbands income is just too little at around sh.300 per week and it is not reliable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings when I manage to wake up alive and healthy to face a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a break through in our lives.all along we have been struggling and feeding from hand to mouth, but with the transfer, we plan to build ourselves a permanent house that is no longer leaking when it rains,furnish it and with the balance set up a small business of our own.
