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 ($472 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer on renovating my house because it was so dusty and at the same time its condition was bad. My house is now neat and I do not have to repair it everytime because I plastered it which is a long term solution.
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 my second transfer to buy build a new house since I had small house that couldn't able to accommodate us well with my family and ground children, I also bought food for them.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer share bedroom with my children.I am excited having a comfortable 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 used a portion of the transfer to buy farm inputs. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the transfer, I became very happy.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is inability to feed my family. I am aged and as a widow it is a bit difficult to provide for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having dinner with my grandchildren. I enjoy their company because they like telling stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me excited. I am grateful to be part of the program because I see it as a once in lifetime opportunity to change the life of my household.
