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 ($464 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 ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on building a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a bigger house. This has given peace and I feel comfortable hosting visitors because I won't have to take them to sleep in neighbors houses.
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 buy a mattress at 4,000 KES because I was sleeping on a mat, I bought cushions, three plastic chairs and also bought fertilizer for planting.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
when I received the money, I was very happy because God had blessed me through GD. I thank GD for the transfer
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to support my family. Life has been unbearable being that I depend on subsistence farming to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am visited with friends and we story together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money was a great news to me. I was very happy because I hope that it will relieve me from poverty. I plan to spend it to construct a house and buy household items.
