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 last cash transfer to pay school fees for my two children. I also bought two sack of maize in addition to four goats. I thought this was the best way to spend my money at that particular moment.
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 15 pieces of iron sheets at 750 KES each, 3 goats at 7800 KES, a mattress at 4800 KES, a bed at 3800 KES, school fees at 1500 KES, uniforms at 1000 KES, books at 500 KES, 2 sacks of maize at 12000 KES, repairing my boat at 4900 KES, while the rest of the transfers were spent on shopping and food
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can afford to buy food for my family members from my fishing activities using my boat
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 household items I did not have before. I also bought text books for my children too using part of the transfer. I am happy that my children have text books now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I became so happy. I did not have anything then.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when I get to share meal with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It is privilege to receive this money. I am able to pay dowry,give my wife some cash to start a business and expand my house.
