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 ($469 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 ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer worth 35000KES to pay part of the money needed to own land,bought a sofa set 8000KES,bed 5000KES,paid 1450KES and added some amount to buy a wheelbarrow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I own household items like a sofa set and I have also managed to pay part of the money needed to own land.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 5,000 KES to boost my grocery and cereals business, bought a small solar lamp at 1,500 KES, two buckets at 300 KES, four basins at 400 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to buy a small plot of land with the whole of Lumpsum one.
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access_time over 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 expand my business to generate more income to support my family. Finally l would like to buy a piece of land where l can build my own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought goats to help me in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of a place to call home since I do not have one.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day after selling my farm products and getting some money to take care of my children.
