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 ($467 USD)
access_time 7 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 ($486 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 buying sand and cement which I used to plaster my floors to get rid of the dust, paid my children school fees and bought a solar lamp which has made their studys at home comfortable after dusk.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is my family living in a clean dust free house and being able to save much more money that I would have otherwise spent on buying paraffin.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to sink a pit latrine that cost me 3000 KES,before I used to go to open defecation which was not healthy at all. I also bought sand worth,4000 KES that I am planning to use to construct a new house. Using the remaining amount, I bought food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I saw the Mpesa message, I was scared as nobody has ever sent me such an amount at once,I later gained the courage and felt happy about it thereafter.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house which is a out to fall down and I will also set up a small business that will be giving me income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been building the house I am in because when my husband died I was left in a very small house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I am unwell and get proper treatment is a major problem because of lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning and am well.
