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
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to buy new iron sheets that I used to build a new kitchen. I never had a kitchen before and that is why I built a new one. Even though I never finished the kitchen to the standards I expected, I am glad to have it in place.
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 paying deposit for a solar lamp which I intent to purchase.I have sank a toilet and built its super structure. I bought building materials such as 12 bags of cement since I am planning to plaster my house and a calf which I did not have. I have also paid school for my child who is in high school .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have educated my daughter with alot of ease since she has not been sent home for school fees due to school fees arrears from the beginning of this year.I can say that I am in a peaceful state of mind now as opposed to before the money was sent.
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 paying school fee for my daughter who is in high school. I then spent the rest of the transfer on building a new pit latrine since my older had started sinking.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer, I was very happy but I kept silent and did not tell anyone even though every other person who got the transfer were confirming receipt of theirs.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is that I have been sickly yet I am also the bread winner in my family. As a widow, I have to work extra hard to feed my children and also ensure they go to school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my mind is settled after doing my daily chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring a great change in my life because I will be able to build a toilet and a kitchen.
