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 over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I plaster my house and bought 3 goats with some part of my third transfer then use the remaining on food, furniture and school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house at 47,000 KES, I then used the rest of the cash to buy half a bag of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am no longer being rained upon as before when I was in a grass thatched house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress at 4,000 KES, three iron sheets at 1,800 KES, 20 kilograms of maize at 1,200 KES, paid 1,000 KES school fee for my baby class child then used the rest of the cash on food for the house. Am now having good night sleeps and my child is also going to school like any other child within the community.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited when I received the transfer because I saw myself achieving the things I never had.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is poor house condition I have to seek shelter in my mother in law's house when it's raining. I also face challenge in providing food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the day when I get food for lunch for the family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me,I will be able to build a good house,buy furniture and food for my family.
