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 ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on building a new house to replace my old house which was too squeezed and could not accommodate the entire family. I also paid school fee to my son who is in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I managed to build a bigger house and paid school fee hence I'm less worried about fee problem.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy bedding as those i had before were too old. I also spent part of the transfer to plough a land that i will use for planting.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming to construct a new house. My current house is too small.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build our own house and I will also invest in my farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through casual jobs I have been able to build a small house and I have two sheeps.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was when I became very sick and I could not provide for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am farming since I know I will have food security for my family.
