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 ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to build a new house. My previous house was leaking. I also leased a piece of land that I have since planted rice.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials in readiness of building my new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The difference I have seen in my life is that I have something to look forward to and that is building my new house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on installing electricity in my house, now I can charge cell phones for my neighbors and they pay me. I am happy since am earning some income that I couldn't earn before the transfer,from the profits I can pay electricity bills. I also bought food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the second transfer on building a spacious decent house since the house am staying in is a one room inclusive of all my family members. This situation it's so uncomfortably as most of the privacy can not be maintained especially when the visitors comes to visit .
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer to start a fish mongering business in the village.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own house, which we did with the money we got from doing casual work for pay.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is having to live in a small and congested house. It is too small and we live and sleep with our children in it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my husband has brought home some food for me to cook as our supper.
