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 ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a new iron sheet roofed house because the one we were staying in was grass roofed and it was seriously leaking, it was also too small to accommodate my family comfortably.I also bought food for my family.
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 buying building materials (iron sheets, polls and nails). I also bought maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have maize for my family.
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 purchase of a bag of dry corn for consumption, 12 seat cushions to replace the worn out and flattened cushions that we had, certified maize seeds which I planted and expect a better harvest, as well as a hoe since I did not have my own before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt a sense of liberation and happiness (recipient laughs again for a while) because I could do a number of things with the money, including buying a jembe of my own and stop borrowing from my mother in law any more as has been the case for some time and often inconvenienced both of us.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is that I am unable to construct a better house for my family due to lack of money. I am also not able to provide my family with enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening because it is the time I relax with my family members.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money has opened a new chapter in my life. I will purchase building materials and construct a better house. I will also be able to buy chairs and pay school fees for my children. Upon receiving this money, I will also be able to provide enough food for my family by engaging myself into profitable business.
