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 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 transfer on building my son his own house as he had been sleeping at a neighbor's house. I then paid school fee for one of my children to enable him obtain hi certificates that had been retained due to a large fee arrears. I then spent the rest of the transfer on investing in a poultry feed selling business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now calm and worry free since I can now afford to restock my business comfortably using the transfers and profits that I make form my poultry feed selling business and I also feel more financially empowered.
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 to pay part of the school fees for my child in secondary school. I also bought maize seeds and paid for plowing of the farm for planting maize. The rest of the transfer was spent on adding stock to my business.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I saw the Mpesa message since I was not expecting the money that day.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I will boost my business and the remaining money cater for my family basic needs
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Doing farming and small business enable me to provide for my family this always makes me proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
At times I led money to top up my stock at the end of the day the sales that I make clears the debts and leave me empty handed meaning my family have to go hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the morning because have woken up healthy.
