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 ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer on steel door and three steel windows which I have already fixed on my house to make it look beautiful, I bought a cupboard for my spouse to store her utensils. I spent some amount to pay school fees for my children who are in academy because I had fee arrears and I did not want them sent home for school fees, I bought two sacks of maize for consumption. The remaining amount, I spent to on two goats for rearing.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy building materials( iron sheets, windows, and metallic door). I bought a cupboard where I place my utensils. I also purchased grains for family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my desire of owning a home is at the verge of being realised since I've bought most of the building materials and only waiting to perform some traditions then execute my plan.
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 most of my transfer on food because that had been the greatest challenge that I had been facing. I bought a suitcase for my clothes because the bag I had was old and worn out.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was just about to leave my house for an evening strolll when I received the transfer and I was so excited because it came at a time when I needed it most.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Biggest hardship is that my income is less. This has made me not to be able to start a business for my wife.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at lunch time. This is because we are done with our chores and we are looking forward to the next day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that our living standard will change. I will be able to build my own home and pay for my childrens schoolfees.
