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 ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on school fees for my children and household items such as food, utensil and bedding, I also plaster my house and start second-hand clothes business for my income.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay laborers who renovated my house and dug a pit latrine in my compound, I bought fishing ropes since my spouse is a fisherman. I spent some amount to pay for my medical bills and the remaining amount I have kept aside to buy cement which I will use to renovate my kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have good fishing ropes which has increased our income because my spouse can catch sizable fish for sell than before when he did not have the ropes.
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 ploughing my farm and paid fee for my children in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because I didn't have any at the time I received it.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have ever faced is paying schoolfees for my children.This is because our income is less.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings after my daily duties.I find time to sit with my friends and discuss how our day was.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy.This money will indeed make a change in our lives.My children will get better education and my living standards will change for the better.
