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
47800 KES ($463 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 ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build new house since I had an old thatched house and bought food for my family. I also pay school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we are happy family since I build a new comfortable house,thank you GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing food for the family consumption and used most of the amount on paying fees for my three children who are in high school so as to reduce on their arrears .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was very happy and the first thing that I thought of was reducing the fees balance for my three children in high school to avoid being sent away because of the arrears.
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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 faced in my life is lack of income. This is because I am not able to provide for my family as expected in terms of food , clothing and education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon. This is because I meet my friends we interact thus this brings happiness to me.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money brings soo much joy and happiness in our life . This is because I will b able to pay school fees and also change the roofing of my house from grass thatched to ironsheet.
