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 ($466 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 ($491 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 fixing windows to my house since I built a house and it was very dark with no ventilation.I also repaired my son's house and bought a blanket and clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have windows in my house hence there is alot of ventilation.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I paid fees for my son in a college with 5000 KES, we spent 2000 KES on a goat and the remaining 3000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I receive my upcoming lumpsum transfer, I will buy a bull and renovate my main house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying livestock, and also to buy iron sheets and timber to build an outhouse that will serve as a kitchen and sleeping area for the children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is buying my small backyard garden, which provides my family with fresh vegetables.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the sickness of my husband. He has a condition which even made him quit his job, and now he only stays at home. We lack money to seek proper medical treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am working in the backyard garden tending the vegetables.
