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
48200 KES ($469 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying one year school fees for my child. I paid one year fees because I do not want my child to be sent home for fees. I also built a kitchen in my homestead, formerly I used to cook in the same house that I used to sleep in. Now am happy because I have a separate kitchen.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on starting a small business.I also paid school fee,bought a table,a blanket and maize.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my floor.I also want to build a shop for my business and keep some money for my child who is to go to school.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my son who is in class eight and going to join secondary school next year. I am also planning to spend part of the transfer on starting a food kiosk, which will then serve as my source of livelihood in the long term.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house with money I obtained from a local savings and loaning scheme.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough money to effectively take care of my children's needs. Whatever I get in a day often just goes into buying food, and nothing else remains.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am back in the house to rest and to make sure that my children have got some food for their supper.
