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
50000 KES ($498 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying more materials and paying contractors to build a bigger house to accommodate my large family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 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. My plan is to construct a permanent house and I am very motivated to achieve the goal since this is something that I had been dreaming of for many years.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live in a peaceful state of mind. Before then, I was never settled since I never had a better house-I used to run to my parent's home all the time due to quarrels that would arise between me and my husband anytime we could discuss about having a better house.
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 paying school fee for my child who was joining form one and bought a goat to help me start a livestock farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me to pay school fee for my child who was joining form one.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life has been inability to pay my children's school fees. I have last year's school fees areas.My children's school uniforms are worn out.l don't have money to buy them books.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when my children have returned home from school because they keep me company and help with house work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My life will change to the better because I plan to build a bigger and better looking house and also own a herd of cattle and our lives will not be the same again.
