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 ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer on farming and school fees for my children, I also bought food and construct pit latrine with the rest.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 40260 Kes of my second transfer on buying building materials ( iron-sheets, nails, windows) and on transport. I also paid school fees of of 8000 Kes and spent the rest food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I got some inner peace knowing that I will soon own a better house which would not be leaking anymore.
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 on paying school fees.I also ploughed and bought maize.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment when I received my money.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting food at the moment is hard with the current drought in Kenya.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when we want to sleep. I am happy to see that we are together and striving on towards another day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy because I know my life is going to change. I will put up a new house and my children will also go to school. I will also put up a pit latrine to improve my hygiene
