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 ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last transfer to pay school fees for my child because that was the most urgent thing that I needed to do at that particular moment.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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 spent 3,000 KES my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I still have the rest in Mpesa.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on new iron sheets to renovate my roof which has got very old sheets that leak every time it rains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is supporting my children through their education, by paying their school fees and also buying them other essentials.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the bad condition of my house. It's the rainy season and my roof leaks a lot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after I have finished my work at the hair salon, and I am going home knowing that I have got something for my supper.
