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 spent my second transfer on constructing a pit latrine, something I had not gotten an opportunity to do due to shortage of funds. For that reason, I survived majorly on the neighbors latrine which again I felt very uncomfortable with. Other than that, I paid school fees for my children who were in an academy that was somehow costly despite offering the best training.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference that I may attest having experienced is the ownership of a pit latrine that I longed for a long period of time but due to poverty, I could not afford having one.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on constructing a pit latrine so as to improve the hygiene of my homestead. The remaining cash I spent on buying some of the household items such as mattress and blankets
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer. It was the best moment in my life.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a permanent house that is big enough for our family. We will also buy some furniture because we are sitting on jerrikans instead of chairs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement at the moment we don't have any because the little money we make is not even enough for our daily use.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not able to provide for my children well,because of the nature of the job am doing which is to collect stones and sell to brokers who benefit the most unlike us who are the owners.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am able to sell all the stones that we collect at the quarry and we get paid.
