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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the last transfer to finish up my building since I had no house I was living in my relatives house who was dead , therefore I thought of building my own house .I bought a
two lorries of special soil meant for plastering the house , also bought round poles , paid the constructors, and bought nails. during that time my son was also sent home for fees arrears so I took part of the money and paid part of the arrears
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials. I am planning to construct a wonderful house so that I may cease to be homeless something that I am sick and tired of.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live with a better hygiene as opposed to before. Most part of the transfers enabled me buy better cooking items and utensils that are healthier to our lives for instance sufurias with lids that I used for storing food properly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fee for my child so that he is not send home due to fee arrears. The remaining cash I spent on buying some utensils that I didn't have before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because I stay in my late co-wife's house and I've got no authority to claim any ownership over the house. I wish to buy household items like seats too if the budget allows.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I used to spend a lot in buying kerosene for lighting and struggled a lot until I bought a solar panel which do give me more efficient light and enables me to charge my phone.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I once went for medication check up and found out that I was HIV positive, this issue brought me down and to date I'm weak and not able to do heavy duties, chores as the rest does.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy when my husband gives me some cash to buy food for the kids, this happens mostly in the evening.
