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
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying 6 sheep which as at now they have given birth to little ones which I will re-sell later during difficult financial times . The remaining part of the money I used in paying school fees for my cousin who was at home by the time the third transfer was being sent and she did not know where to get school fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on putting fixtures and fittings 15,000 KES in the completing of my house which I had started constructing with my own savings .I bought two oxen for cultivation purposes 40,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have completed constructing a decent spacious house that I have been longing for in a long time and now I am assured of healthy living status since my house is well ventilated. I also have two oxen for cultivating my farm thus timely preparation of my farm is key.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent half of the first transfer to pay school fees for my cousin in secondary school who had been sent home for school fees. I then bought two goats to keep in my compound and the rest of the amount was spent on buying kitchen utensils.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overwhelmed with joy and shared the good news with the rest of the family members.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at midday when preparing lunch. At this time my children are happy too.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my children who are to join form one next year. They have passed their exams with good grades.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I own livestock that I got when I sold my farm produce. From this I learnt that hard work pays.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being evicted from home by the floods. I lost a lot of my properties.
