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
47000 KES ($459 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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer on buying bedding, television and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have always been watching television in neighbors houses but I never knew I would one day own one. Thanks to Gd I watch news in my house without risking my life at night walking for long distance to watch news.
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 the first transfer on buying music system and and electric cable, what remain I spent on paying school fees my elder son.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and excited because I already had a plan on how I can spent that money wisely.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I do face in life is lack of school fees for my children who are kicked out more often. I feel so ashamed because education is the key for every door and being unable to pay fees would mean denying them the opportunity for success.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after sales. When I make some little profit and buy food for my household, I feel a lot of joy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means better living standard for my household. I would like to expand my small business so that it can enable me make more profit . I also hope to pay fees for my children who are in secondary school and built my own home.
