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 ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third on building a pit latrine and paid school fees fo my child who is in high school . I also bought some building materials such as 40 pieces of iron sheets and a steel door which I am planning to use on the construction of my 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 30 iron sheets, timber, 15 kilograms of nails, seats and a sack of maize at 46,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a presentable seat for my visitors, unlike before when my visitors only sat on a frame. Am also happy that I no longer work on my neighbour's farms to earn a living as before because I have my own farm which I cultivated with the first transfer.
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 4,000 KES, paid 5,000 KES school fee for my two children in high school then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I went to burn charcoal for upkeep when I received the transfer and immediately left for the Mpesa agent to get the cash.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have a piece of land where I can do farming and where my children can build their houses.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is When I am having dinner with my family at night. This is the time we bond and unite ourselves together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am feeling good. I have been discouraged to join the programme by my neighbours but I don't have any doubt about the transfer. God willing I know I am going to get that money and my life is going to change.
