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 ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying school fees for my children since they were almost being sent home for the same and I did not have money to pay up. I also added stock to my business so that it may boost my income.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my children in college and secondary school and in primary school. I also used some part of the transfer to boost my food kiosk business. It is now doing so well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my children go through school.This could have taken too long because I did not have the money to take them to school. I have also expanded my business of fish mongering. I am able to get some daily income.
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 on paying 6,000 KES school fee for my child in college, bought maize seeds at 1,000 KES, half a sack of maize at 1,800 KES, then gave 1,000 KES pocket money to my daughter in the University.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am faced with currently is in raising school fees for my children especially the one in university and the other in college. My small food kiosk doesn't make good returns to facilitate this smoothly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is daytime since it gives me time to interact and make fun with friends forgetting the challenges I have in my life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my son who dropped out of college because of lack of fees will be able to rejoin and complete his studies.
