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 ($484 USD)
access_time over 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 buying building materials 30 pieces of iron sheets and nails which I used to building a three roomed house. I saved some money 3000 KES by putting it on a table banking ( chama).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living in well spacious decent three roomed house which accommodates my family members comfortably hence I am now free from the challenges I used to face while staying in a small leaky grass thatched house.
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 buy a high density mattress and also utensils
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I was going to buy a mattress which I did not have but have always longed for. Thank you GD
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am currently facing is that I lack enough money to take care of my children because of low income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is during the day when children are from school and we are taking lunch together as we make fun and tell stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great news to me because I will be able to build a bigger and a better house.
