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 ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought building materials with my second transfer and therefore when I received my third transfer I used it to buy more iron sheets since I did not had enough. I used the remaining amount to pay for labour and other expenses such as buying food for house constructors.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a bigger and better house and moving from the little shack that I was living in. I then spent some on paying school fee for my children and the rest I invested in boosting my tomato selling business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen a lot of difference I now have a wonderful house and I am into business as well things that I never thought I could achieve.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy five iron sheets that cost me 7000 KES that i will use to construct a more spacious house.I used the rest to buy food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will use my upcoming transfer to expand my vegetable business to boost my income and sustain my family. I will also build a more spacious house to accommodate my family comfortably.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer in building a bigger house for my family because my current one is small for my big family.I will also to spend part of it in building a latrine for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owing a house. Previously l was staying in a rented house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in my life is making ends meet. l have been sick and was recently admitted in the hospital. l spent most of my savings in paying medical bills.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children are back from school. They assist me in doing household duties as l prepare them dinner.
