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
50000 KES ($486 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 ($485 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 25,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, used 10,000 KES to till land, bought a sack of maize at 4,500 KES, used 10,000 KES to boost my animal business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now getting good returns from my animal business hence catering for my family's needs. Am also very hopeful of getting good yields from my farm.
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 purchasing food for the family consumption, paid workers to cultivate my parcel of land and used most of the amount on paying fees for my child who is in high school to settle well and acquire education.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was overwhelmed with joy since I had never received such a lumpsum amount of money in my life.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to start selling ropes, invest in farming and pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have taken care of my family since my husband passed away.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is how to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when doing my casual work.
