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 almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to buy building materials as l am planning to build ironroofed house since l am staying in thatched house where l am not comfortable. The remaining balance l spent to pay school arrears for my child who is in secondary school.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying 35,000 KES for a land which I had started buying. My spouse then used the rest of the cash to restart her omena business which had collapsed due to lack of finance.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am feeling very releaved being that I've paid a big chunk of money for the land am buying. Am also happy that my wife also assists financially now that her business is doing good.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 2 steel windows which will be fixed to a new house I am planning to build as the current one is small, I used what I had left on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was in the waters fishing when I received a call from my wife telling me of the good news and I was very glad because I knew it would save me a lot.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is that I am unable to pay school fees for my children and provide enough food due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening because its the time I reunite and relax with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me purchase building materials so as to build my own home and stay happily with my family. I will also be able to start a small business for sustainability when I receive the money.
