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
50000 KES ($489 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying and fitting a steel door to replace the old-fashioned wooden door I had before. I also bought a television for news to keep me updated with the current affairs. I also repaid a loan I owed our local table banking group where I am the treasurer. The remaining I spent on my household daily use.
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 to buy solar panel and build a pit latrine,I also bought 2 donkeys that I am using to transport good to the market to earn a living.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to afford my daily food without much struggles.
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 invested a portion of the transfer in farming activities. I also purchased maize for family consumption with the rest of the money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt very happy. In fact I didn't believe that we could get a free money and when I got it at last, I was more that jovial.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
At the moment there is a lot of drought and I am really finding it hard to earn a living for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy mostly in the morning, when I wake up and see my children are in the right moods and everyone is taking up to different family chores. I feel that unity and it makes me happy
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy because I know I get money to start a decent business and leave alone the one I do at the moment which does not give me enough money.
