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 ($466 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 on paying for electricity 15000 KES, paid school fees 18000 KES and paid for medical bills 20000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i have been able to pay school fees for my children and they are in school full time and i am relieved.
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 paying school fee for my son in high school s that he is not sent home due to fee arrears. The remaining cash I spent on buying a bag of dry maize for family consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt happy the moment when I received my money. It was the greatest day of my life since I haven't received such cash for free.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build an external kitchen and plaster the floor of my son's house. I also intend to pay the power utility company to connect my house to the electricity grid in our area.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having struggled ever since my spouse died and with the little money he left me I have been able to educate four children up to secondary school level, one is right now in college. I have also managed to do some finishing in my house since it was just a mere structure but now it is plastered and painted.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health, I have arthritis and this hinders me from carrying out some activities. I might even be bedridden if I am unable to raise enough money for the medical treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because the pain in my leg has usually subsided and I get some relief.
