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 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 ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my second transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house since the house I used stayed in earlier was a small grassed thatched one.I also bought 20 tins of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am better of than before the transfer was sent since I am no longer facing the challenges of living in a leaky grassed thatched house as I have built a decent spacious iron sheet house which accommodates my family members comfortably.
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 the first transfer on constructing a pit latrine to avoid embarrassment especially when I have visitors.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I had already had plan on how spent the money.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was when I lost my job as a caretaker in someone's home, I had to come back home with nothing and start afresh.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am with my family after a day's work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We are very excited about receiving the money because for a very long time I have been trying to save money from the menial work I do in order to be able to get my family out of the grass thatched house, this has not been very easy but now it will come to pass.
