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.
The big difference now is that I plastered and renovated my house. It is now beautiful and mopping is easy unlike before when I used to smear the floor with cow dug and it was so dusty.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the message, I woke my son up to check if it was the transfer. On confirming that it was money, I became so happy and I told God thank you.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a bicycle,food, paying school fees. Secondly, I bought sand, bricks, doors, cement that I used for renovating my house.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, buy a cow that can reproduce and cater for my children's future needs.
I also hope to take my daughter to do a hair dressing course.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening after my family has had supper.
It is a sign to me that my day was a success.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is living alone as a widow. I have children who go to school and they need my attention in all aspects.
Education needs, feeding, treatment and all necesities have to be met and yet I don't have money.
Idepend on agriculture which is not reliable.
The harvest that I am able to get is what helps me to provide all other needs so I have to sell.
