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 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 ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer majorly on buying windows sand and paid a mason to repair and cement my house. I also bought clothes and maize for my family and still saving 10000 KES to spend in future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is living in a better house with cemented floor, walls and strong windows.
I feel happy to have achieved some of my dreams.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I spent 3000 KES on school uniform for my 3 children in a primary school, I paid school fees for my children with 2000 KES and we spent the remaining 5000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my 3 children; 2 in primary and 1 in secondary school and I gain I will plaster my main house when I receive this my upcoming transfer.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my daughter in form one and also buy uniforms for my other children in primary school,lastly I will use the remaining amount to renovate my current house and buy food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to educate my first born through primary school and now she's in form one and performing well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on paying school fees for my children and also my current house is not complete yet and I do not have cash to fulfill all this at the moment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm selling my vegetables in our local market with hopes of making profit which I later use to buy food for my family.
