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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest change in my life is that my movements have been eased having purchased a motorbike. My husband takes me to work in the morning and does the boda boda business in the course of the day. This bike generates income that we are using to pay fees, buy food and cater for medical expenses in case of sickness.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I saw the message at 6:00 am, it was unbelievable. Ifelt so happy I kept it in my heart for security reasons.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a motorbike to ease movements and for doing a boda boda business.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building another bigger house for my household.
I share the one that I have with children and this is inconviniencing.
I also hope to buy a motorcycle which can ease movement for my household.
My husband will be offering boda-boda services so as to raise more money for the household.
The money generated can support me in taking care of the education needs of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the noon time when my children are playing.
It is a sign that they are healthy so I don't have to budget for medical bills.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the education needs of my children.
I am a nursery school teacher, I earn salary but what I receive is not always enough to pay school fees.
Some times my children are sent back home for not paying in time but I have no option.
I have had to stay with them untill I get the money or untill I go and plead with the school management.
