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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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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 to construct a new house,I bought building materials for the construction. I bought twenty iron sheets worth 12000 KES,i bought timber at 12500 KES, i spent 9000 KES to buy nails,i used 4000 KES to transport the materials home form the hardware. I paid 11800 KES for labour during the construction. I bought food worth 1000 KES using the remaining amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now i have my 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 10 iron sheets at 7,500 KES and wall poles at 2,000 KES then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and paid 2,000 KES labour charge.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor then pay school fee for my five children.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a our own home. Secondly l would wish to expand my business to generate more income to support my family. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought a piece of land where l am planning to build a new home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition of my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the morning when praying with my fellow christians.
