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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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 for the need of sleeping comfortably instead of a reed mat, bought my clothes since the ones I had were all torn and spent the remaining money on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was in the evening when my brother told me that I had received my money, I broke into a dance the kind that I have never tried before because I was very happy.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfers on buying clothes, food, household items like utensils, build a new house I really wish to improve this house' (my parents' house) condition to a better one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I got married but unfortunately my husband chased Me away claiming he couldn't stay married to me anymore but the fact that I once was married made me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship that I face is that once in a while am not well so the village hotel that I do work in sometimes, the management stops me from going to work and yet am needy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to go to cook in the hotel and be assured at the end of the day I will make money.
