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
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer to build for my son a house since he is mentally unstable and did he did not have any where to spend his night. I also spent the transfer to buy dairy cow this will save me in future from buying milk from my neighbors. The remaining balance l spent to buy food and clothes for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a heap of sand at 14000 KES, medication at 10000 KES, 22000 KES on bank savings yet to spend. Rest on food and upkeep. I am still finalizing up on the burial to my grandmother who passed away despite of the treatment attempts.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful and that one day I will own a beautiful house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy food for my family and bought 5 pieces of iron sheets that I will use to built a house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I never received such kind of money in my life.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is that I have been sickling and spending much money in hospital but still am not healed.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when we are storying as a family it makes me forget my worries.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring change in my life because I'll be able to start a small business to help me in taking good care of my family.
