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 purchasing 30 pieces of iron sheets and constructed a 3 roomed house to replace the old and leaking that I had before. I also purchased a very heavy blanket because previously I had a very light blanket which subjected me to too many cold related infections.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have acquired a very peaceful mind since I have my own money that I don't need to depend on anyone for assistance.
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 a mattress at 3,500 KES, utensils at 2,000 KES, a sack of maize at 4,500 KES after adding some of my money to the rest of the cash.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer because there's no where else in the entire world where you can get a whole 10,000 KES without working for it.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new house since the current one is old with one side of the walls almost falling off, I also intend to buy one dairy cow to raise and lastly,use the remaining amount to buy food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having raised my children to adulthood single handedly after the passing of my husband.This has been through hardwork.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on ensuring the family is fed on a daily basis,this is because I do not have any other sources of income other than farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm attending to my vegetables farm.I grow Kales and traditional vegetables which in some cases I sell at our local market in exchange for money.
