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 used a portion of my third transfer to buy cement, lintol wire and timber which I am currently using to build a permanent house because it was already in my plan since I had some of the materials. I spent some amount to pay laborers who were building my house. The remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my child who had been sent home from school and food for my laborers and my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 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,constructed a new house, then bought 20 bags of cement and a lorry of sand, and paid 6000 KES in labor for the plastering of my house to make it stronger and more attractive. The balance was all spent on buying foodstuffs for my family because we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a new hose with plastered walls thus I have saved myself from the frequent repairers of the walls due to erosion.
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 buying a mattress at 3,000 KES, a sack of maize at 4,000 KES, paid 2,000 KES school fee for my four children in primary school, I then used the rest of the cash on food and other little house items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy when I received the transfer because it was going to help me fend for my children.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is sickness. My children fall sick more often and because of this they miss going to school .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at night . This is because my family is around we share a meal and stories together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me is great news I am very happy. With this money I will be able to live a better life like have a nice semi-permanent house , treat my children illness and also start a business.
