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 ($468 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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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees 10,000 KES, bought chicks for rearing 3,500 KES, increased my stock 6,500 KES and repaired our business car 30,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have cleared school fees and increased stock in my business hence more income.
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 used my token to pay primary school fees for my 3 children KES 5000 and i still have KES 5000 in my Mpesa account to pay school fees for the next term.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build 2-3 rental houses with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new home since we are still living in our parents inlaw's home. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children. Finally l would like to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to start a poultry farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
