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 ($479 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a house because the one I was staying was too small, the walls had started cracking and also the roof was seriously leaking.I also bought household items and food for my family
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 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 buy building materials that i used to construct a new spacious house. My old house was leaking.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Atleast now i have a house that is decent enough. I nolonger get embarrased even if i have visitors.
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 spent 6,000 KES to pay school fees for a niece of mine in secondary school, spent 2,500 on medical expenses and bought a bag of maize for 2,500 KES. (added money from other sources)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy two cows, pay school fees and also repair my house which has a leaking roof.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on seeking medical treatment for my feet which are swollen, and I have yet to get proper treatment because I don't have money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of continuing to take care of my family as a widow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my is lack of money to pay school fees for my grandchild who is in Onjiko High school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am retiring to bed after a long day.
