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 ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my money to buy building material like iron sheets,nails and polls that I used to build my house, I am happy I do not pay rent any more.
I also paid fees for my child who is doing tailoring course.
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?
We added part of our savings to my second transfer and bought a piece land.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We have been staying in rental house for a long time because we didn't have a place to put up a structure but thanks to Gd we managed to get a piece of land. I now have hopes that I'm soon having my own compound meaning no more paying of monthly rent which has been so expensive. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 the first transfer on buying 2 bags of maize for my family, I also bought school uniform for my children and what remain I spent on buying daily food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I already had a plan on how to spent that money.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is fending for my family and paying for medication for our son who goes to the hospital monthly because of Sickle cell anaemia.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the evening after finishing my work and knowing that the day has been spent successful ly.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will build my own home since paying rent is very costly.
