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 building material such as 35 pieces of iron sheet and 40 pieces of round poles which I will use to build a house,I also bought 3 goats and food for my family with the remaining transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 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 purchasing 30 pieces of iron sheets and other construction materials in readiness for construction of a new house once my third transfer is sent. I currently live in a grass thatched house which is very much outdated and old. The rest of the transfer I gave out to my spouse for purchasing daily food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the high living standard I have acquired currently that has enabled me easily afford all the three meals in a day.
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 buying two goats to help me start a livestock farming and bought a half a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me to achieve my goals.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship have faced in my life is not being able to get any harvest from the farm due to drought. This made life to be so hard for me because I had to do extra jobs inorder to buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It's during evening because am able to take a rest from the day's activity.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me because I will be able to build a new house and also to put on an iron sheet roof.
