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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spend my third transfer on school fees and bedding, I also plaster my house with the remaining cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 33 iron sheets that is bigger enough to accommodate us well. My former house was of 6 iron sheets and therefore it was really tiny, overcrowded and poorly ventilated.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live with more self-esteem than before since I expanded my main house. The former one was really overcrowded and congested and it was really embarrassing us!
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy steel door and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, I was able provide food for my family despite high cost of living.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life is that I have a small house which leaks during rainy seasons. I am planning to build a bigger and better house once I receive my transfers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening while having dinner with children as they tell me their stories from school.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to make me move a big step, and I will use it wisely so that it transforms life.
