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 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 ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on building a new house. I paid school fee of 10000 KES and used some money to buy a few households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and I feel so happy I have achieved so many things in my life. I managed to clear school fee, took my child back to school and now she is continuing with her studies. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 (7,500 KES) and dry corn for family consumption(2,500 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt thrilled since I could spend on some of my plans that had never taken off due to low finances.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is finding food for my family, goods are so expensive and casual jobs that would earn me a living are limited too.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when my children are from school and we're able to make stories together.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is kind of a bundle of joy in my life ,we are squeezed in our house and would wish to do a new more spacious house and buy better seats for my family.
