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 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 second transfer on buying building materials at 44,500 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family and I are very happy now that we are about to have a very decent and spacious house, hence my children won't be going to sleep at their grandmother's house as it has been.
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 my first transfer on paying secondary school fees for my son and daughter, I bought household utensils that i did not have, half a bag of corn and food for sustainability of my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overjoyed when I received my money. I couldn't believe it and I read the message three times.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship at the moment is on earning a living daily. I can't afford even two meals a day, and if I get, it is not enough for the whole family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening. I have a grandchild to take care of and this does not give me peace until in the evening when her mother comes back. Am feeling stressed that I have to take my daughter to school as I take care of her child in return
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am I very happy, and I feel some sense of belonging in my community. I have that conviction that my boy is going back to school and I am also going to put up a good house.
