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 ($476 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on fixing doors in my main house and kitchen.I also paid school fees and bought uniform for my children,paid Silk loan and I am remaining with 10,000 KES which I want to plaster my house.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of plastering my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have a kitchen where I cook.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also want building a kitchen and plaster my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to stay in school without being sent home for fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 5000 KES to pay fees for my children, bought sufurias for KES 1000 and the remained 4000 KES i used for buying school uniforms and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will use it to finish paying schoolfeesow for, buy a cow for ox-ploughing and constructing a toilet with the remaining balance.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house house for my son and build an external kitchen where my daughters can sleep, this is because in our culture daughters who are maturing do not share sleeping arrangements with members of the family in the main house. Any remaining cash will be used to pay school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having having been able to take care of my family in terms of their basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children. This is due to the fact that I am the sole breadwinner in the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is usually in the evening. This is because in the evening I usually take stock of the day and thank God for seeing me through the day.
