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 ($476 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to buy furniture since l did not have furniture to sit on l was only using water container . The remaining balance l spent to start a business of selling cereals which has really improved my life interms of 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 the whole of my second transfer on plastering my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel at peace, free from stress and worries of my house falling any time it rains. I have even gained weight because I renovated and plastered my house and now it looks descent.
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 buy 15 bags of cement that I will use to plaster my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,hopefully I will be able to plaster my house will the second transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I recently lost my husband, not long ago and he was the bread winner. I'm therefore facing hardship providing food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening because of managing to withstand the entire day's hardship.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money means that I'll be able to furnish my house, educate my children and start a better business that will ensure stable generation of income.
