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
access_time almost 7 years ago
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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?
I spent most of the second transfer to build my own house, since l was sleeping in my mother's kitchen where l was not comfortable. I also spent the transfer to buy 2 sacks of maize, the remaining balance l have saved to add to the third transfer to pay my collage fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have my own house where l am free and comfortable.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 re- registering for an hotel management course in the college. I had started pursuing it but I had to drop out due to lack of financial ability to cater for my college fees but It has always been my passion.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money while clearing my farm in readiness for ploughing and I went down on my knees to thank God because finally there was a light at the end of the tunnel for me.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to enroll for hotel management course. Secondly, I intend to use another part of the transfer to build my own house. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining balance to buy furniture for my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having bought three chickens with savings from the sales of tomatoes that I cultivated.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is getting money to join a college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am assisting my siblings with their homework.
