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 ($497 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the cash on buying one track of sand, steel doors, steel windows, new iron sheets, cement, three goats. Right now the three goats have already given birth and am now proud to own six goats, something I never knew I would pocess in my life.
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 2 lorries of sand at 15000 KES, 10 bags of cement at 7400 KES, labor cost at 6000 KES, 4 goats at 10000 KES, while 10000 KES is still kept for upkeep. I have ever desired to be a farmer and that is why I bought goats.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am living a happy life which makes me feel contented with everything.
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 spent my first transfer on purchasing a lorry of sand which we plan to use in plastering our house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my transfer as I knew how much impact the cash would bring to my family which was by then suffering a lot from poverty.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we currently face is lack of proper source of income especially to get school fees for our children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my time is during the day when I'm doing daily activities that can get me some income.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel so happy because with the transfer,we will be able to get our needs that we cannot fend for now.
