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 ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I am planning to use to build my own house. I used to stay in my aunt's house, but we had to move out when she came back and occupied the house. I also bought furniture and food for my household consumes. I am happy I am going to have my own house soon.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy 25 iron sheets, nails, two windows and a steel door as the building materials I will use to construct a new house. The remaining amount was spent on paying medical bills for my daughter who was taken ill, on clothing and buying food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am certain of getting my own house and will soon stop paying rent. I can save the money and use it on food.
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 5500 KES on a cooking gas, I enrolled in a driving college after paying a deposit of 3000 KES and I spent the remaining 1500 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a permanent house of 2 rooms with the whole of this upcoming transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on dowry for my wife.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is training as a driver, although I have yet to get a driver's license.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a steady stream of income, because I have yet to get a regular job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have just woken up.
