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 ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the whole of the third transfer on paying my dowry because we had stayed for many years before my spouse paid dowry since he didn't have a stable source of income. This has really set free culturally and I can now be involved in certain decisions.
2nd Payment
access_time almost 7 years ago
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my two children who are in primary school 1000 KES. I bought 4 peices of iron sheets 4400 KES and 7 tins of of maize 1000 KES. I bought clothes for my family 2000 KES and shoes 1700 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I have never received such a lumpsum amount of money in my whole life hence I was assured of accomplishing most of my plans which I couldn't do before the transfer due to lack of finance.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we are facing currently is paying the rental house and also the school fees for children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At around noon when I have set the pace for the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable us to put up our house and also pay dowry at my place that itself will bring change.
