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 ($482 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to build a house for teenage boys and paid my school fees for my children, I also bought 5 goats and start a business of selling fish.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to pay my child in collaage fee. Built an iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer. Besides, I also purchased other household items with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm relieved from the stress of searching for my son school fee since I manged to pay most of his fee. Besides, my family adorn smart clothes which I purchased with my first transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my children. I also bought plastic chairs and maize for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was excited the moment when I received my money.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My child has been away from school for the past two weeks and am really straggling to get school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Daytime when I have worked and had meals for the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will enable my child to join form one to continue with his education.
