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
48200 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer buying quite a number of livestock that might help me in school fees payment in the future.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 35000 KES to buy two cows that i will use maybe to pay school fee for my children. I have saved the remaining amount to use later to construct a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now i have my own cattle that i can bank on to pay school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought furniture with 5000 KES, utensils 2000 KES, maize 22000 KES and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a semi permanent house
I plan to buy livestock for rearing at home
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is starting my own business. A small kiosk which could provide for my daily needs
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when my younger sister died and left me with her three children to cater for. This increased my own burden since I also had a family of my own
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the day around mid day when am with friends making stories.
