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 ($480 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to pay school fees for my children worth 20,000 KES and the remaining amount I spent in my household needs.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying food, a half a bag of maize, I also bought Iron sheet, polls and nails that I used in building a new house because I didn't have a house by then
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house and now I have a home of my own
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a goat and three iron sheets then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was so good to me to have been given the transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my child who will be joining high school next year. I will also buy a cow that I will be milking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I am taking my children to school and I always provide for them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was losing my husband and being left alone to provide for my children yet I have no source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get something to do and am able to provide for my children.
