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
47900 KES ($465 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 ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a crossbreed cow worth 48,000 KES. I also spent the rest on other household items.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a reliable source of income from my cow. I'm milking and sell the milk in the village. Apart from that, I've also increased in body weight because I drink pure and fresh milk.
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 whole of the first transfer to pay debt that l borrowed from a friend.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l was not sure if l was going to get this money, being that l was among the last people to received.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to use the transfer in paying school fees for my son who will join form three in the year 2017.I plan to do this so that I avoid stress of the school sending him home when exams are nearing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud because I have a parmanent house which I work hard and built through my savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my son.I get alot of stress when he is sent home for school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is at noon when I am sharing lunch with my family.
