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 ($499 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a two-roomed kitchen which also serves as my children's bedroom.I also bought a cow and cleared my son's school fees with the remaining amount.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on renovating my house that crumbled down during a heavy down pour. Bought a cow for its dairy products, 2 donkeys for carrying luggage and fetching water since my area is prone to drought and I have deposited seven thousand in my savings account for my son's school fees for next year.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm using my donkeys to do a water vending business and this is helping me earn a daily income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying three sheep 5000 KES, secondary school fees for my son 2000 KES, school uniforms and text books for my son
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to rebuild one side of my house that fell during the heavy rains, replace beds and mattress that were destroyed and buy a cow with my upcoming transfer.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to set up a business,build a toilet and repair my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we have some donkeys that we use for transporting water to different people and we are able to make a few shillings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees and we have very little income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are together in the evening as a family sharing a meal.
