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 ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to do some finishing on my house that was yet to be completed. The money came at a time when I had started building a new house but I was yet to fully complete the construction process.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend the second cash transfer on paying school fees 4600 KES. I also bought 14 pieces of iron sheets 12300 KES, cement 4350, sand 5500 KES,a sheep 8500 KES,clothes for the whole 6550 and one sack of maize 2400. I paid worker 4500 KES, repaired my old sofa set seats 7200 KES and started glossary business 4000 KES . The remaining amount I purchased food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am able to pay school fees and buy iron sheets that i was not able to do before the transfer.
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 my token on fixing 3 windows (6000), paid school fees (3000) and food (900).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a kitchen and open a shop with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to set up a business where I can sell basic household commodities so I can earn more money and help with my children's school fee. I also plan to plaster my house because we have poor quality soil that does not last when used for smearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have good education being that I am trained as a teacher and so I can be able to land a job in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I have no proper source of income currently and I have many children whom I have adopted that requires school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up knowing that God has given me a nother day to live and work hard for my family.
