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 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on expanding my house and now I am happy since my family and I can have family time in this house and for sure this has enhanced my family ties.I also paid school fees for my three children who are in primary and nusery school respectively.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent 13000 KES on my child's medication because I did not have another source. I then used 6000 KES to buy foodstuffs for my family since we did not have enough food in the house. I have kept the balance to be topped up with the third transfer for the construction of a bigger house for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
he biggest difference in jy daily life is that I am now hopeful that I will be able to construct a new spacious house for my family since I now have cash for some materials and I am assured of the next transfer to complete the aquisition of building materials as well as paying construction labor.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I invested a portion of the transfer in fish business. I bought some two goats. I also purchased grains for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt very happy because my fish business wasn't doing well due to financial constraint as such got a boost improve it.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to do horticulture project by planting vegetables like tomatoes and kales since I own a land along the river bank and only lack capital to facilitate the project.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a stable business which is helping me to sustain my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that my business is not doing well because of the harvest that was poor in the last season
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is from morning to evening when I am working in my business.
