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 ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on starting a small fish vending business and I now have a peace of mind since I am more dependent which has made my relation between my spouse and I to be friendly I would say soo as he longer see me as a burden. I also paid school fees for my two children and bought a few bags of cement too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the entire transfer on building a spacious iron roofed house because my former house was too small and could not establish a better one due to financial constrains.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a spacious house which accommodate my entire family plus guests.
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 by family clothing because the ones we had were worn out, I used the remaining money to buy food
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on my way home from a funeral when I received my money and I felt so relieved because of the hard economic time we are facing as a country when food stuff are very expensive.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The hardship I currently face is how to get money to feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get money to help me feed my family in the evening.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me in building my house and improve my business.
