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 ($465 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 renovating my house, constructed a new pit latrine and built a small retail shop.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a descent house and a nice pit latrine.
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 construction of a kiosk (5,000 KES) that I intend to use to run a business , and also spent some (5,000 KES) on treatment for myself since I was sick at the time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, extreme happiness welled up within me since at last I would be able to make the first step towards initiating my dream business (retail kiosk).
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to finish up my house which was left incomplete by my late husband.I also plan to buy a water tank for fetching rain water since I always have back pain when I carry water on my head.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I managed to pay school fees for my children and also built my permanent house though not completed yet.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising money to finish up my house,and also raising school fees for the orphan that I stay with.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when I wake up in the morning to start my day's work.
