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 ($478 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 house because I did not have one, since I got married we have been staying in rental house though it was not easy to pay rent consistently due to lack of money.I also paid rent arrears with the remaining balance.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 28000 KES of my second transfer on buying iron sheets that I'm planning to use in building since I do not have a house and I'm currently staying in a rental house. I paid a debt of 6000 KES and used the rest of the money on buying a few households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm happy I already have iron sheets hence I have the hopes of soon building my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to settled a debt I took when medicating my child. I also purchased other household items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and went straight to the m-pesa where I made a withdrawal and headed to my friend who I owed some money to settle it out.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of proper source of income to enable me fend for my familie's needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest time of the day is in the morning when we have woken up.Being happy to be alive.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm happy to be receiving this money because I lack so many things and it is going to uplift me economically.
