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 ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to buy building materials as l am planning to build a spacious house since l am staying in a very small house where l am not comfortable. The remaining balance l spent to start cattle farming so l bought three goats and one sheep.
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 a second hand motorcycle which my spouse is using in transport business. I also bought iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my husband's motorcycle business which helps us to meet our daily needs.
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 the larger part of my first transfer on buying a mattress 4,500 KES and now I no longer sleep on a old small mattress.I bought six cushions for my chairs 2,000 KES. I also added stock onto my small retail business 3,000 KES and bought hybrid seeds too.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of achieving most of my goals such as expanding my small retail business to double my household's income.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My parents forced me to drop out of school at standard seven telling me to hold on until by older siblings are done with their education, my parents later failed to honour their words hence forcing me into early marriage.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening. At this time every member of the extended family is back home giving me the opportunity to sit and have chats about way forward for our large family. I also rest and eat with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It's going to improve my living standards, I'll champion the construction of an iron roofed house and furnish it to an admirable level.
