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 ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer in buying cement,sand and metal door and windows, that I used in building my house because the current house I was staying in was grass thatched was too small and it was serially leaking when it rains.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets, wall poles and roofing poles which were used to build my new house because the previous one was grass thatched and small.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having an iron roofed house that is spacious enough for my family.
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 my first transfer to buy food,bedding for my family and pay school fees for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happen because I was able to pay school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is when I make loses out of the small business that I do. Through the loses, am unable to provide enough food and pay school fees for my children. It is hard for me to buy something that I really desire due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment of the day is during the day because I meet and share alot with people hence realises stressful moments.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this amount will help me build a better house from the one I currently live in hence turning my dreams to be ready. I will also be able expand to my business for more income following the unpredictable current economic status.
