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 ($481 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer on plastering my house because I had a mud house and with my old ge it was hectic smearing my house everytime to mantain it.
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 renovating my house 40000 KES and use the remaining 10000 KES for my daily upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a good house.
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 bought a wooden seat with cushions at 8,000 KES then bought 40 kilograms of maize at 1,500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to cement the walls of my house then buy a calf if the money will be remaining after the house work.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to buy ploughing oxen and milk cows with part of money and pay school fees for my children in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have seen my five children through secondary school despite the fact that I don't have a job. This makes me very proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband is blind and all family responsibilities lies on me. It's very hard.
