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 ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spending my second transfer on plastering my house.I also bought a steeel door and a window.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of starting a small business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have a house with steel door and am now very secure at night.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spend the transfer to pay school fees of 8000 kshs for my child in secondary school, l spend the transfer to complete my house so l bought steel door at 7000 kshs, 5 windows at 6000 kshs, the remaining balance l still have it with me as l plan to plaster my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is my house is so much secured now because the steel door l bought and windows.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the entire transfer to pay fees to my son who joined form one this year.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay fees to my two children in high school. I'm also planning to build a kitchen and a pit latrine with the remaining amount.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school. Secondly I would wish to build a kitchen to act as sleeping room for my children and for preparing meals for my family. Finally l would like to build a pit latrine to improve our health.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house after the death of my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is l wake up in the morning and all my children are in good shape.
