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 ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my third transfer on timber, iron sheet and nails which I have used to build a house since the one I was living in was not in a good shape, I bought two sacks of maize for consumption. The remaining amount, I spent on two goats for rearing and to hire a bull to plough my land in preparation for planting.
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?
I spent my transfer on buying some iron sheets and building nails which I will he using on building a new house when I get my second transfer. I the bought two goats and a spent the rest on paying school fee for my daughter who is doing a course in tailoring and dressmaking at the local polytechnic.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that I am now healthier because I can now afford to buy food and eat three times a day unlike before when I only eat once.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy a new mattress because the one I had was too old. I bought some two goats with a portion of the transfer. I also purchased maize for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and praised God for His wonderful work.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is that I haven't been able to do farming well since I always depend on people to help me and this has lead to a lot of loss in my farms.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I get some job to do then I get some cash from it.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy since I new I'll be able to do a lot of things on my own with may money.
