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 ($486 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 ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a furnished house since I didn't have house I used to stay in my grandmother's house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a house to called my own.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer on buying mattress,bed and blanket, what remain I also spent on buying cloths.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I didn't have any source of income by then and getting money to buy basic need was a bit tricky.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I wish to construct myself a house because right now I'm homeless and I'll use the rest to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have survived the hard way ever since my dad passed away, I labour to keep myself independent and I'm proud of so.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have longed to have a spouse but because I'm homeless I can't make such a step in life, I feel like I need to have a house first of which right now I can't due to financial instability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I've labored and back home with some cash to facilitate my supper and other meals.
