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 ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had intended to build a new house with the first two transfers,but because part of it was stolen from me,I had to spend the last transfer to complete the project buy buying the remaining materials and paying the workers.
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 buying building materials which I am yet to use to replace my leaking roof and extend my house and spent what I had left on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to eat well unlike before.
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 my first transfer on paying a whole year school fee for my child in primary school. I also purchased a sack of maize for the family's consumption. From the transfer, I feel that I have been greatly relieved from the burden of daily struggles for food and school fee for the child.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my transfer because it would relieve me from the heavier burdens I had of providing for the family since my spouse passed out.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is being rained on due to profusely leaking roof and harsh weather conditions. This is due to poor shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after being paid for offering cheap labor. That would mean being able to buy food for my household and also pay for their school fees.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means happiness and encouragement in my life. I would like to start some small business that would enable me provide for my household. I also see it as an opportunity to construct a spacious house that will accommodate my household.
