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 it to construct a new house with a roof of 24 iron sheets since my previous house was old and had a leaking roof. The balance was spent on buying a sofa set since we did not have proper seats in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a new house thus I no-longer worry about the need for frequent repairs.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I spent the whole of it on 3 sheep. I had been longing to be a farmer and this would be a possible chance to utilize and a breakthrough in my life.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer I felt very excited since this is something that I had been longing for in my daily life.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on buying two dairy cows which will bring income for my family when l sell milk. I would also like to buy a second hand motorcycle to start a taxi business, that will ferry villagers to Ahero town.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owing trees in my land.l have planted all most 3000 trees of different species which l plan to sell soon to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship in my life. Farming which l depend on for income has been doing poorly because of bad whether conditions.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when attending to trees in the farm.My children assist me in watering the trees when it is dry especially during weekends.
