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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When I received my second transfer, I used the whole of it to buy a second hand motor cycle which I currently use for transportation business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own motorcycle which I use for a taxi business thus I get daily income from it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress, one sack of maize, clothes, shoes and I also bought medicine for my grandmother who was very sick during that time
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because by that time we didn't have anything in the house, this gave me hope for buying some household items that I lacked
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build my own house since l do not have any house. Secondly l would wish to buy a motorbike to help transport people from our community in order to generate income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through casual labour l have been able to sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after working on people's farm and earning some money to take care of my family.
