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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I used a larger portion of my second transfer on building a new house since my previous house was small and leaking. I used part of the money on buying clothes and a few households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a bigger house. This makes me so happy and I'm not ashamed anymore of hosting visitors since I now have enough room to accommodate them.
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 used the entire money to built an iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I found myself laughing uncontrollably. I can't recollect how I commence laughing but I found myself just laughing.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently face is how to get food and care for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after I get food for the family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me build a house and establish a business, that will support my family.
