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 ($463 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a thatched roofed house which was almost falling down so when I received my third transfer I constructed a new house and bought food for my family.I also bought 3 goats with the remaining amount.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30000 KES of my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle that we are using for taxi services and 20000 KES on building a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income thus I can easily meet my needs. I also happy I now have a house so I no longer have to pay house rent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy 8 pieces of iron sheets and bought food for my family with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, I will be able to build my new house since I already bought some building materials.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The greatest challenge that i face is, am unable to provide for my family as a mother due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during the day because its the time I feel great to share my problems with my friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to buy building materials so as to build my own house when I receive the money. This is because the current house that I live in is a rental and very small to accommodate my family.
