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
48000 KES ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used my third transfer to buy iron sheets, timber and nails which I used to build my new house because the house I was living in was old and the roof was almost falling down. I bought sand and cement to plaster my new house because I was tired of looking for cowdung to smear my house. The remaining amount, I spent to on a cow with main purpose of selling her young ones to get money for school fees for my children in future and also bought one and a half sack of maize for consumption.
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 my second transfer on constructing a new spacious house for my family since the old one was small and dilapidated. I then constructed a kitchen of 0 iron sheets since I used to cook outside, thus weather patterns dictated my comfort while cooking. I also bought a cow worth 15000 KES to rear in my home, in order to stand to be counted among my peers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now cook in a kitchen , where rain and wind does not interfere with my cooking.
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 a sack of maize at 5,200 KES, paid 2,000 KES school fee for my four children in primary school then bought for them school uniforms at 2,000 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy and rejuvenated when I received the transfer.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is school fees and how to put food on the table. I am not having any proper source of income that can help me raise school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is When I see my kids and have time with them after school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so glad to be amongst those who are going to receive this money. I feel that my problems are lighter and I can even have some good sleep.
