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 ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my transfer I took ten percent for tithe in my local church, I did this to thank God for providence then I paid fee for my son who is in high school, at that moment he had finished primary school I saved the amount to help me during enrollment for high school. Then I started a business of selling shoes in the nearest town this has helped me a lot in fending for my family and improving my life the rest of the amount I bought maize for the family and food stuff.
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 my second cash transfer to pay tithe 5000KES,sofa set table and transport 25000KES,re-paid a loan 5000KES,school fees 5000KES,invested 5000KES in business,a sack of maize 3550KES,food 1150KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to re-pay a loan which was stressing me up,paid school fees,bought household items like a sofa set and finallly paid thithe.
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 spent my token payment on building a kitchen.I also paid tithe.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying chicken for rearing.I also want to save 20,000 KES for my child who is to join secondary school next year and add capital to my small business.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on starting a poultry farm. We are planning to construct a poultry house, then buy chicks and feeds to start the project. We are also planning to spend the rest of the transfer on school fees for our daughter who, hopefully, will join secondary school next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying some my own household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sickness. My husband has got swollen feet and legs which need serious medical attention, but that is yet to happen due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am taking my breakfast.
