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
48200 KES ($467 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 ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying 3 sheep.I also bought 6 cushions and a mattress.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a piece of land.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on livestock and household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house with the money I get from fetching water for my neighbors.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough food, because I only rely on the little money I get when I fetch water for my rich neighbors.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am getting paid by those to whom I have supplied water.
