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 for my taxi business in order to have a sustainable income for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have my own taxi business that is giving me a daily income to sustain my family.
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 to captivate my pieces of land and bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was able to provide food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer to buy few sheep to keep here at home.They can help me in future.
Secondly, Im going to build my son a house and buy few things for him.He is elderly but has to sleep in relative's house because my house is small.
And lastly I plan to buy a cow that I will milk and then boost my small business if I remain with some money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I had a very small house that was almost falling when left a widow.But I'm proud that I managed to build another one with the savings from the table banking.
And I can now house my big family as well as welcome my visitors.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I currently face challenge of getting food for the family since we did not reap this year from what we planted.Food consumes a lot of money especially with the big family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is my favourite time of the day ,when I'm with my children since they make me happy.
