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 first transfer on paying school fees at 5000 KES, 3000 KES on cooking oil (salad) for sales, 2000 KES on food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received transfer I had mixed reactions because I did not know how my spouse who was in Nairobi by then would have taken it.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fee for my children and other thing is my house is too small to accommodate all of us ,l have tried to expand it but due to lack of enough income l am not able.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning because God has given me the opportunity to see another day .
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I was happy knowing it is going to bring a positive transformation in my life. I have a small business which the income is not enough . receiving this transfer will enable me expand on my business,and l will have enough income to sustain my family and give them the best.