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
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer to plaster the house that I constructed with the previous transfers. I did this because the wall was being washed off by rain which was giving me hectic time repairing every time and at the end of it would not lust.
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 on buying building materials and building a new house since my previous one was small. I also bought a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having a descent house for my family is the biggest difference in my life.
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 most of my transfer to buy a sack of maize for my family's consumption. I bought school uniform and shoes for my children and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I never knew I could receive this 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 facing is,I have a very small house that is not enough to accommodate my whole family, my kids are forced to sleep in my neighbours house which is very shameful to us. I need a bigger house that can accommodate all of us
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm paid from my casual work and bought food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money brought a smile on my face since to build a better and bigger house for my family and also be able to start business that will enable me get income.
