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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is different in that my dressing has improved since I received this transfer making me appear smarter in public, and above all, I am happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
That moment I learnt money was in my phone, I felt so happy because I have never received such an amount of money in a life time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
My first transfer was spent to buy two bulls. I bought household items like clothes, bedsheets. The balance spent on feeding and meeting medical bills.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will start my business to try to support my husband who is a casual labourer. The profits of this business will help me buy cows which will be used to pay dowery since my husband has not yet married me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is morning especially when I wake up healthy and ready to engage my daily tasks.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is sickness. One of my children is sickly and there is no money for treatment.
