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 almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on school fees for my children and bought 20 irons sheets for roofing then save the rest for my upcoming cereal business.
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 my second transfer on purchasing 2 cows as a way of investing my transfer for various future uses such as payment of school for my children who still in junior classes and many more. The remaining portion pf the transfer was saved in preparation for construction of a modern house once the third transfer is sent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feed well nowadays with very minimal worries on how to get food for the 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 started a fish selling business with 3000 KES from my first transfer. I also bought dry maize worth 2000 KES, whereas the balance was all used to buy clothes for my children and visiting my mother who was hospitalize
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy the moment I received my money because I had never held such money of my own before.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse. We depend on fishing for our livelihood but this is not consistent, thus we are often unable to provide our family with basic needs like nutritious meals.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I have finished all my tasks for the day and can relax with my friends. This makes me very happy because we often crack jokes and laugh alot.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my spouse can use part of it to finally pay my dowry and we can also build a better house for my family. This will make my peers respect me.
