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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($471 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy solar panel because I was tired of buying paraffin daily and also it was too costly.I also bought building material that we used to build our house since we were putting up a home.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on buying a solar a panel and used part of it on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since there is no electricity in our area we are using the solar panel to charge people's phones at a fee. This is the biggest difference in my daily life because I now have a source of income hence I can easily meet my needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have saved most of the first transfer as I am planning to start small scale business. I also spent the transfer to buy school uniform for my child since she has been going to school with torn uniform.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received transfer I was very happy because I have never received such a mount.
Enrolled
access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, paying school levies for our four children in primary school, due to unreliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evenings, when I'm listening to radio after having supper.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I feel excited because I anticipate that it would help me a great deal, as we plan to use it to build our house on our piece of land, so that we have our own home.
