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 ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash transfer to finish construction process of my house. I stopped the construction process of the house because I lacked enough funds to complete the process.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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 buying building materials that I used to build a more spacious house. I also spent part of the money to buy a solar lamp,I have been using a tin lamp that could go off unceremoniously when my children are studying and it could interfere with their studies. I also bought two goats that I am currently rearing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a more spacious house that can comfortably accommodate me and my family. My children can also now study in peace without panic of the lights going off unceremoniously without any warnings.
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 to pay school fees for my children and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to put food on the table.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is taking care of my father who is now elderly in terms of his food and medical expences.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the evening after knowing that I have made some little money and I can put some food on the table for that day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will build a new house that can accommodate me and my guests, restart my fish business which had collapsed,build a toilet and buy some livestock .
