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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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?
When I received my second transfer, I got excited because the time had come for me to actualize my dream of having a better house for my family because I was staying in a very old leaking house. I therefore bought building materials including 25 iron sheets and constructed a house, which in total cost me 46000 KES. The balance was used in buying dry maize for my family's food and also buying clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now stay in a new house, thus dedicate much of my time to doing other work that brings income to my family other than repairing the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchase of a bed, mattress and blankets (8,500 KES), and also dry maize for food (1,500 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, I felt shock and initially could not believe that finally my turn had come because I had to wait much longer than other people in the village due to unavoidable circumstances and I had started to fear that I would never receive it but at long last here it was!.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to expand our house which is very small and can't hold many people,we will also buy some furnitures for our house and some beddings.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have roof over our head and a place to call home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is when we are sick and we are not able to get any treatment,because of lack of money we just stay at home hopping and praying that we will get better.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when we are sharing a meal as a family and telling stories.
