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 almost 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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfers on buying a sofa set at 15,000 KES, a mattress at 4,000 KES, built an iron roofed house, paid 4,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, bought a sack of maize at 4,800 KES then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house no longer leaks as the previous grass thatched one. Am also happy that I have decent seats, unlike before when I had old ragged ones.
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 school fees for my children and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,being a single mother it was easy to feed my family.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship at the moment is paying school fees for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning because God has given me another chance to face my challenges
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am feeling happy because some of my burdens will be lifted from me. I will pay school fees and improve my house
