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 ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought nails 5100 KES, iron sheets 13200 KES, nails 2200 KES, timber paid 5000 KES a debt of 1700 KES, spent 10000 KES to pay dowry and am left with 7000 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes, I have a new goal of building my home that I did not have before receiving transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My family dresses and eat well than before receiving transfers. There is also a big difference because this transfer has empowered me to think of other goals that I never thought of.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying 3 cows to pay my dowry ksh 47000 and pieces of iron sheets ksh 6200.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen is that now my life is comfortable and my children are going to school.
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 bought cushions for my chairs. I also purchased other household items with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to settle my dowry with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to build my own home because at the moment I stay at my in-law's home.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My spouse and I are planning to build our own homestead and pay my dowry with the funds.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having completed my secondary education. This is because I had a lot of financial difficulties during the period.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of proper employment. This is because if I were employed I would be able to supplement my spouse's income and our family's life would improve.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during the day at around ten o'clock. This is when I usually do my household chores and it makes me happy seeing my efforts producing results.
