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 ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to plaster my house since l have been longing to staying in a nice plastered house like other people. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee arrears for my sister who is in secondary school, after she was sent home for the arrears.
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 all second transfer on repairing my old house, extending it and plastering with cement.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My self esteem has increased since I repaired my house. I will no longer feel ashamed when my relatives visit because my whole life is improved; this the biggest difference in my daily 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 my first transfer to buy a bed and a mattress because I was spreading a worn out mattress on the floor. I spent 1,500 KES to pay school fees for my children who are in pre--school and the remaining amount I spent to buy 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 was now sure of paying school fees for my children and also I would now be able to buy food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have is how to pay school fees, buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after lunch when my family has taken lunch since getting food is very difficult.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money has changed my life even before I receive it .It is a blessing from God which is going to make me construct a new house, buy food and even pay the school fees for my children.
