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 ($475 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third cash transfer on paying workers 5,000 KES, 2 sacs of maize 4,000 KES, 2 sheep 8,000 KES. I have deposited the remaining 23,000 KES in my savings account.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to start a water distribution business that will enable me earn a daily income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built and fenced my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 29,000 KES of my second transfer on fixing a steel door,4 steel windows and window handles to my house I have been building.I also want to fence my home with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to complete my house which have been under construction for a long time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought seven bags of cement at 5,950 KES, paid 3,000 KES labour charge then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to use part of the cashto finish my house which am currently building then use the rest to expand my paultry business.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning planning to spend the transfer on cement and labour so that I may plaster the walls of my house. I am also planning to expand my small business of selling vegetables in the market.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying land and building my own house after the death of my husband. My husband died and left me without any land.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is struggling to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in when I am selling vegetables and talking with my customers in the market.
