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 ($473 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
From my third transfer, I bought building stones at 37,000 KES, spent 5,000 KES on transportation, spent 4,000 KES to pay school fees, gave my wife 1,000 KES for household expenditure and the remaining 200 KES I kept for myself.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to buy a car wash machine and generator
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have bought all the building materials for my house
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought three lorries of sand at 27,000 KES, a lorry of gravel at 18,000 KES, clothes and shoes for the family at 2,500 KES then used the rest on food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now better placed because am about to start the construction of my house which had stopped due to funds.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying a bed 7000 KES and a mattress 3500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on building my own permanent house in my home.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy household furniture and to complete payment for a plot of land I had started buying so that I can own a title deed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is supporting my parents in raising and educating my siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the fact that my income source is totally unstable and dependent on networking with friends.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when hanging out with my buddies within the village.
