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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($640 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($426 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to pay dowry and bought 25 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to build a house.I also save the remaining transfer for my daily upkeep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my money because it was a chance to prove my loyalty to my in-laws over dowry issues.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is low source of income to pay school fees for my children in primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I have been invited to do some casual work knowing that I will earn some money to buy food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me most happy because I am going to pay dowry to my wife who separated from me because of lack of money to pay dowry to her parents and also build a new home with iron roofed house.
