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 ($464 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 ($484 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 purchasing 4 goats to kick me off in livestock farming. Other than that, I improved the lighting in my home by installing a solar panel. Finally I paid school fee for my nephew who had been under my care ever since his parents passed on.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer spend money on purchasing daily kerosene for lighting my house. My mind too is peaceful for I worry less on how to feed my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on two sacks at 8400 KES, school fees at 1000 KES while the rest of the transfer were spent on food
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received transfer, I was very excited because I knew the money will change my lifestyle
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life is my poor source of income and lack of rains in our area drought which has led to severe drought and lack of food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am in the lake fishing. I got to be happy because when I am sad I usually get so unlucky with the fishing that I can even return home without fish.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to uplift the living standard of my family because I am going to use it to build a bigger house that will be enough to accommodate us well.
