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 ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a boat 26,000 KES , now I am happy since I have doubled my household income by hiring this boat 200 KES per day to the nearby fishermen and also working on casual jobs in the wealthier neighbors' farms .I bought fishing nets 10,000 KES but unfortunately they were stolen at night while trapping fish .I also bought two bags of maize for my family's consumption and household expenditures.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, i used 20000 KES to pay school fees for my child in secondary school so that he is not sent home for the same. I then bought 2 cows which my husband used to pay my dowry so that we are at peace with my kinsmen, as they were asking us about it so often. I then bought 2 goats to rear in my home and used the balance to buy foodstuffs for my family since we had no food in the house too.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am at peace with my kinsmen afetr paying my dowry and my husband now commands their respect, which is important.
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 the first transfer on hiring a piece of land to practice horticulture for business purposes, I also bought few farm input to avoid borrowing each time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I had been planning to start agribusiness but I was lacking finance.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As of now my income has gone down and everywhere things are expensive due to inflation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning I am more energized and always thank God for a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My lifestyle will change since I am a small scale farmer and and out of this cash transfer I will be able to buy water pump and pipes that will enable me to irrigate my firms and I will receive more money from the firm produce especially vegetables that is commonly used by many.
