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
50000 KES ($484 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 ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
We spent a small portion of our second transfer on food but we are still keeping the rest of the money for a piece of land we are planning to buy in order to build our own home on it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in our daily life is having the money we need to start negotiations on the piece of land we want to buy.
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 5,000 KES from my first transfer to restock my retail shop business. Spent 3,000 KES to buy cushions for my seats and also bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now sure that my life would be better than before and also I would be able to pay school fees for my children. Thank you GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Having to manage our daily life with the very little money we earn from our small business. Most of the time this money is never enough to meet all our needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
At midday, after finishing work in my small farm
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My family will be able to acquire a home since where we are staying currently is not our actual home.
