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 ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying my son's college fees of 40000KES and bought food for my family with the remaining 10000KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i paid my son's school fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the entire token payment to pay school fees for my five children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will spend the upcoming lumpsum to pay school for my son in college and buy household items that am lacking.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying household items, because currently I have very old and dirty furniture. I am also planning to spend part of the transfer on paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is working hard to provide food and other necessities to my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my is the tough living conditions I am going through. I don't earn much from my peasant farming, but I am still expected to provide for a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am performing domestic chores around the house.
