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 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 ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on ploughing my farm 6,750 KES, vegetable seeds 2,000 KES, installed water for irrigation in my farm 5,000 KES, servicing water pump 3,000 KES. hoss pipe 3,500 KES, paid school fees 6,000 KES, and spent the remaining 23,000 KES on drilling a bore hole.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I've cleared school fees for this year and I've also improved my farming methods with this cash transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid school fees of 5000 KES, bought uniforms for 1500 KES, maize for 2000 KES and shopping for foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to contruct a borehole with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to pay school fees for my children. Secondly l would wish to dig a borehole since we have water problem around this area. I would also like to do paultry farming to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to buy a cow which can help me get milk for preparing tea for my family
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is famine which is affecting us
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in morning when working in my farm.
