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 ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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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 finishing my house at 40,000 KES, bought a sack of maize at 4,000 KES, then used the rest of the money on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a solar lamp hence I no longer buy kerosene and I no longer pay to charge my phone because I have my own solar. I also don't have cold nights because I managed to complete my house which I had built after being given iron sheets by some well-wishers but I got stuck along the way.
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 purchasing food for the family consumption and used most of the amount on buying new seats in my house .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy at heart and I knew that my dream which was having new seats in my house would be accomplished.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to spend part of the transfer to build a bigger house, plaster the walls and cement its floor, because this one is too small and I would like to have a better house. Secondly, I intend to buy furniture. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to boost my small business of selling fish by buying more fish and selling to the villagers so as to boost my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm very proud of is having my small business of selling fish that has been my main source of income to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being without a proper house due to inadequate resources to put up one has been the biggest hardship I have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after having finished my day's activities and having supper together with my family.
