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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent on buying a bull at 15,000 KES, building materials at 8,000 KES and chairs at 10,000 KES. I paid 15,000 KES for my eldest son. I spent the remaining amount on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently own seats and I'm able to plough my farms conveniently and in time without delay. Furthermore, my son is currently learning uninterrupted without the fear of being sent home for school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress at 4,000 KES, school uniform at 1,900 KES, utensils at 2,000 KES, clothes at 4,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy furniture and pay my children's school fees.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house,buy household items and set up a small business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is farming because I am able to sell some of the crops that I harvest to sustain my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is taking care of my children's school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my people eat well
