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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I spent my second transfer on building a spacious two roomed house since the house I was staying in earlier was a small leaky grass thatched house. I also installed electricity in my household with part of the second and first transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are; I am happy since I am living in a decent spacious iron sheet house which accommodates my family comfortably hence I feel -free from facing the challenges of living in a small leaky grassed thatched house that I used to stay in.I also have installed electricity in my house hence I no longer incur expenses of buying paraffin as I used to when I had a traditional lantern for lighting.
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 on buying stock for my second hand clothes business and bought food for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I happy to receive my money because my living standards improved.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been drought that has led to insufficient water and food. Most times we have to skip meals due to lack and have to go without water for long periods.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most evenings because at this times I probably have achieved most of my days goals and activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to improve me as a person and as a familt . I envision myself having a new house after the transfer and move from my current grass thatched house .
