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 ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on an oxen for the purpose of land preparation (in partnership with neighbours ox) , as well as 2 heifers that my family plans to raise and ultimately multiply.
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 on expanding my house to be more spacious and doing electricity wiring in my house then used the rest of the cash on other little house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is now very spacious and I now find it very easy to manage the house, unlike before when everything was packed in one small corner.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I used the whole of it in buying fittings and electric wires for installation of electricity in my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I wanted to install electricity in my house but had no money to sart off the process, thus this money had come in to save me out.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest challenge I have faced is that I haven't been able to complete my course in tailoring which I see as a source of income to sustain my family. This is due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment in my life is in the morning. This is time I get encouraged with a lot of hopes in life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will be able to start a business for sustainability. I will also be able to refurbish my house upon receiving this amount.
