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 ($465 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most part of my third transfer on loan payment, food for my family then construct a pit latrine with the rest.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on connecting electricity to my house because I had never done so and I really longed for it. I also bought a new television set and a decoder and deck for my family's entertainment. I then spent the rest on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel content and happy because all the things I have wished for I was able to buy using the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on fishing nets (6,000 KES) for income generation as well as debt repayment towards a Women Group Account (4,000 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was ironing clothes in my house and felt very thrilled since the money would help me sort out some of my Plans that had been pending for long.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been getting food to feed my family ,the prices of food has gone up and meeting the three meals a day has not been realistic.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I have managed to bring food for the family to the table.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot of transparency as it comes as direct as the name.
