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 ($501 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I paid school fees for my children in secondary school because I had a huge fee balance and I wanted to clear.I also bought sand and cement that I used in plastering my house because I had not finish renovating my house.
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 on buying building materials, plastered my house and paid fee for my child in driving school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house for my family
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy some building materials(4 pieces of iron sheets, poles, and nails) which I'll use to expand my house because it is too small. I also bought some foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and rushed to make withdrawal after which purchased building materials just immediately.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am facing hardships in feeding my children, my wife passed away leaving me behind to care for the children and it's a hectic job doing all these as a widower when the drought is all over in our place.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I get some little money to use to buy food for my children. This is the time I'm assured that they will not sleep hungry.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfers means a joyous life ahead. I will construct and own a pit latrine, I see myself buying a tank for storing water, solar panel for lighting purposes and generally it gives me hope of living a changed life.
