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 ($469 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 ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on plastering the internal parts of my house because repairing the walls and floor was a bit expensive and tiresome, I also paid school fee to my son in secondary school and what remain I spent on buying 2 bags of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a good house that everyone is happy about and seeing my children going to school without being send back because of school fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 school fees for my children, buying clothes and maize
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees for my children and renovating my house
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have two main plans,using part of my transfer on completing my current house by having it fully cemented and finally using the remaining amount to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having built my current house, my husband passed on leaving me and my children in a very small house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is on making ends meet and paying school fees for my children. Being a widow with no proper source of income is not easy but I thank God for this far.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm back from my place of business and cooking the evening meal.
