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 ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the whole of my third transfer on opening a retail shop for my spouse so that she can also have something to keep her busy. We now have an additional source of income because I do fishing and the little I get out of it we bring together and use it to improve our lives.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on buying iron sheets that I used in completion of my house which was under construction.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm happy I do not stay in rental house anymore which was costly because I managed to complete constructing my house.
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 paying labourers who were helping me construct my new house. I am was so relieved as I was not sure how I would pay them for their services.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money,I did not believe it until after two days when I had to send someone some money. I confirmed and you can imagine the excitement I had. I was so happy.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced is inability to own my home /house due to the extreme poverty I am living in.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person most of the time,being a born again Christian I always wear a smiling face and a happy soul,all the time and throughout the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy knowing that I am going to complete the construction of my house after receiving this money.
