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 ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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 on plastering my house. I also bought 5 windows and a door.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a strong day.
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 to buy food for my family and a goat as my future saving.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to buy food for my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My family going to sleep without food and lack of enough money to cater for their basic needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
Sharing a meal in the evening wit my family and seeing the smilling faces of my children
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am a farmer and currently ploughing using the jembe. I will buy an oax plough to increase my farm and part of the money i will use to construct anew toilet since currently am sharing with a neighbour
