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
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on my husband medical bill and food for my family, I also plaster my house with the rest.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 32000 Kes of my second transfer on expanding my house and putting a steel door and bought two goats @5900 Kes. I also bought a sack of maize @5500 Kes, paid school fees of 2000 Kes and spent the rest on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a more spacious house which can accommodate many people and I also feel more secure because my door is steel. Today, am always much ready to welcome my church members to my house because I know they will fit in unlike before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a sack of maize at 3,800 KES, paid 3,000 KES hospital bill for my sick child, 2,500 KES school fee for my two children in primary school then used the rest of the cash on food and other house errands.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because I had so many financial problems by then.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I operate a small business with small returns that can not feed my family adequately.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon when I have got some food to feed my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy because I know I can measure up to the standards of other people in the village. I am now convicted that my life will change. I will acquire a pit latrine and pay school fees easily.
