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 ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build my new house because we were staying in a rental house and sometimes paying rent was not easy.I also bought maize for consumption and household items.
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 my second transfer to build a new house since I used to stay on rental house. I also bought food for my family and pay school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer pay rent I have my new house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 buying Iron sheet that am planning to build a new house with because I am renting a house currently
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash, this gave me hope of building a new house because I don't have a home of my own
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use the transfer to construct a new house that is more spacious and in a better condition than my current one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am running some small business and I've really gained much from this, It has enabled me to feed my children and to buy seats in my house too. I stand independently because of the said business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My parents in laws died long ago and my husband then remained a total orphan. We have ever since suffered a lot as the remaining pieces of land were sold by the relatives, we hope to find a better place someday as we were just offered refuge by our grandparents.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I run a business in the near by market center and usually goes in the morning. This is the time when I'm most happy it's when more customers walk in and I also have time to tell stories with my fellow business colleagues.
