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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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Mary
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Country:
kenya
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Occupation:
Other
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Age:
42
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Household Size:
7
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Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
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over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid 6,000KES school fees for my children. I also bought iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house used to leak and my husband had realy neglected me because we are 3 wives. I now live in a good iron roofed house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
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almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on school fees (4000), treatment (2500) and food (3400).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to clear school fees, buy cows and fence my compound.
Enrolled
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8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a bigger house to accommodate my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I can't see any,since my life has been full of problems.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no source of income and feeding the children is difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I make money since I know I will eat.
