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 ($499 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer I received to buy iron sheets which I used to build a kitchen which I did not have,paid school fee for my children. I also bought maize for family consumption and a solar lamp for lighting my home..
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 buying building materials and plastering my house to reduce dust, bought M-kopa solar for lighting at night and bought a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house and food for my family.
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 the first transfer on paying for medical bills 3000 KES, paid school fees for my child 1600 KES and spent the balance on meals and fruits.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received this transfer i was really happy for i was very broke and unwell with my children in school the money enabled me get medical attension.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to pay for medical bills when I was sick and nobody was willing to give me support of any kind.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are back from school and I help them go through their homework.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means relive of stress and hope for the future. I wish to to start a small business, buy food for my household and pay school fees for my children.
