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 ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying two calves to add onto my herd of livestock .I dung a toilet which I didn't have before the transfer .I built a kitchen which my children are now sleep in comfortably as they on longer have to walk at night to my mother -in laws house which could jeopardized their safety since the likelihood of being attacked by thieves or wild animals was high .I also paid school fees for my three children who are in primary school.
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 transfer on buying sand and cement which were used on plastering my house. I then paid school fee for my children and bought two sacks of corn for my family's feeding. I also bought steel doors and windows and installed them on my house. I then gave some to my husband to repair his fishing boat and to buy new fishing nets for his fishing business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happier and more at peace since I started receiving these transfers. I am very grateful because these transfers have changed 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 my first transfer on paying 3,000 KES school fee for my three children in primary school, used 3,000 KES on land cultivation, bought a sack of maize at 3,500 KES then used the rest on home errands.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfer because I never had any survival means by then.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poor income making it difficult for me to meet all my financial obligations to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when i prepare my children to leave for school so that they can be independent in the future.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means moving me from a point of stagnation to dignified levels.We plan to start a business and be self reliant.
