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 ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials that I used to build a new house after my roof was blown away by the winds. I have a built a more spacious,I now have a very nice strong house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials at 45,000 KES then used the remaining money on food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of having my own compound hence I won't be paying rent as am doing now.
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 entire first transfer on buying 3 iron windows to fix in my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I really wanted to start preparing to build my iron roofed house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build my own home since I am currently staying at my grandmother's home with my husband
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my family. They push me to work extra hard and earn money in order to provide for them
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is not being able to complete my primary education due to lack of school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting with my husband and children
