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 ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying iron sheet, nails and timber which I used in building a new house since the one I had was small. I also paid workers who helped me in building my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets and steel doors. I also bought a calf and maize.
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 my first transfer to cultivate my pieces land and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, because I'm able provider for my family and cultivate my piece of land.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of enough money to buy food for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon while taking lunch with my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to built a better house for my family and will also start up small business to boost our income
