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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on plastering my 3 roomed house for 15,000 KES, bought 5 goats for 15,000 KES that I plan to raise for wealth creation. I also paid Secondary school fee for my child for 15, 000 KES because education is paramount.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 10000 KES of my second transfer on paying school fee and used the rest of the money on building a bigger house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really improved and I'm so happy because I have always struggled paying school fee but finally I managed to clear the fee balance. I also have a spacious house that fits my family well thus I'm more at peace. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bag of maize for my family's consumption 4000 KES. I also bought a solar lamp 3500 KES and two mattress 2000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I laughed loudly out of joy for a while until my neighbor came running to confirm what was happening.The reason for my happiness is I did not expect this money at this point in time and at the same time my household was running-out of food thus the money came as a relieve.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income therefore I have to work extra harder to make sure my children get school fee and food to eat.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at mid morning when I am at my workplace. It gives me a clear picture of going back home with at least something for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will uplift me from poverty. I will use it to build a bigger house.
