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
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying cement and sand that I used to plaster my house that was earthen. My old age could not allow me to smear any more. I am happy I no longer have to smear with cow dung.
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?
I spent my second transfer on plastering my house's floor.I also bought 15 bags of cement and 1 lorry of sand which I want to plaster the whole house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have an income from a rental shop I built and can earn an income from it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying 5 bags of cement 3,500 KES, paid workers 4,500 KES , sand 7,00 KES and the remaining 1,800 KES I spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to plaster my rental houses with the upcoming cash transfer so that tenants can move in and I start earning monthly income.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the money to finish up my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build some rental houses though temporary where I can get some money every month.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family and over dependency.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am able to sell my items and get money to buy food for my family.
