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
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on plastering my house that was previously made of mud. The remaining amount, I spent on settling my hospital bills I had accrued after I went underwent an operation. I had a tumor in my throat. I am thankful as I am now recovering.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 construct a new and bigger house with proper roofing and proper walls. I also paid school fees for my two children in secondary school to enable them attend their classes without being constantly sent back home for school fees. The remaining amount was spent on medical expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to construct a new house that is big enough and can properly contain my family and our belongings.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 cusions worth 4800 KES and paying school fees with 5200 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to have an operation thus settle medical bills and plaster my house with my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to go to hospital for operation and also use part of the transfer in paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have children in secondary school
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was raising money for school fees, my son had to miss his exams.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when preparing meals for my family.
