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 ($476 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 43000 KES of my third transfer to buy a generator that i will use to pump water for irrigating my tomatoe farm. I spent 3000 KES to lease land that i want to use to grow the tomatoes,the remaining 2000 KES i used to pay hospital bill for my sister in law.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I want to start growing tomatoes in large scale.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used to have a lot debts which i have now settled,i have also cleared school fees for my children as well I am going to start tomatoe planting on large scale.This will improve my livelihood.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying building materials (iron sheets and timber), used 5000 KES in paying debt, used 10000 KES in starting up a business and used 5000 KES in paying school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My business is doing good hence we are meeting our daily needs with ease.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid primary school fees for my 3 children with 6500 KES of my token payment then I spent the remaining 3500 KES on a solar lump.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my main house then I will invest some remain part of this my upcoming lumpsum payment in charcoal business.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house because I am homeless and boost my vegetable vending business. I also plan to spend my money on my daughter's college education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have played an important role in assisting my spouse with the family's financial needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I lack money to educate my children .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my family gather for dinner and I know it's because of my effort.
