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 ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying sheep and goats which I intend to keep since it has been one of my desire to have livestock in my home. I also paid school fees for two of my children who had been sent home for the same.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 building an iron roofed house since mine was old. I also paid school fees and bought 1 sack of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a leak free house.
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 our first transfer on buying cooking utensils, clothes for our children, a bag of maize and other foods for daily consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I received money to spend on my own needs. That moment we had no food and my children were having only tattered clothes.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails, iron roofing sheets, cedar poles and barbed wire which I will use to build a house and establish our homestead.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling scones. The money that I earned enabled me to buy a few household items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build my own house and establish my own homestead. We live in a rented house which is very expensive and we might be evicted anytime if we are unable to pay the rent.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I go to the lake. I usually have a small grocery store and whenever I am selling my wares I get to meet many people who lighten up my day.
