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 ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build my own house because the one I was staying in was too small and could not accommodate my growing family comfortably.I also bought household items.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on building a new house and used some on catering for burial expenses of my late son.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a new descent house that fits my family well. I also got easy time during the send off of my late son.
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 to buy food and cloths for my family. I also bought 3 sleep as my savings.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy since I manage provide food for my family despite high cost of living.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a toilet. I also plan to spend the remaining balance to start a business to boost my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am able to go to the farm to weed.
