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 ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer, I bought household items like furniture, a television set and utensils. I did not have these things before.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 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 buying 8 bags of cement at 6,000 KES,murram at 6,000 KES,window panes at 2,700 KES,a 7 seater sofaset at 17,000 KES ,paid 10,800 KES on my medical bills and used the remaining money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is buying seats and being able to pay for my medical bills.
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 6,000 KES to buy sand and ballast for 5,500 KES. (Added some money of her own)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy more construction materials and finish up construction of my house and also pay school fees.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on cement and sand to renovate my house, then I will use the rest of the transfer to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is constructing my house up to where it has now reached.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness during pregnancy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my husband is back home and we are discussing about the day.
