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 ($466 USD)
access_time 7 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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on building a house of my own because I had been sharing a house with my co-wife. I then invested the rest of the transfer in a groceries kiosk business as a way to keep myself busy and to make extra income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel more free and independent now that I have my own house.
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 the first transfer on buying a new mattress to replace the one I was using before, I also bought 2 bags of maize for my family and what remain I spent on buying seeds.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was going through difficult time and I did't have even a single cent.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have facing hardships in raising money to cater for my family's needs, there are no casual jobs to count on and I live just by God's grace.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon hours when I've labored, earned some cash and able to prepare meals for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means that my future life is going to have a positive change, I am renting a house and I see myself constructing and owning one someday.
