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 biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a dairy cow and I no longer buy milk like I use to buy before, Im able to save some amount to meet other basic household needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to buy a dairy cow and also to buy enough food for the family.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on a dairy cow, I also bought food for the family, and the remaining amount I paid hospital bills, I was addimitted at Tenwek Hospital.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I thank God a lot for this support. Receiving this money means that we shall have (buy) our own cow. Accordingly, we shall have a reliable source of milk for household consuption and some income from the sale of surplus.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at the afternoon when I have successfully completed my day's activities. This gives me a sense of responsibility as a parent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
About five years ago, we secured a loan of nearly KSh. 200, 000 for a local financial institution called Pioneer. Unfortunately, we could not manage to repay the loan on time. Subsequently, the firm took virtually everything that we had; 70 birds, 5 cattle and 7 goats. Hence, I feel that as the biggest hardship we have faced because we have not regained the same.
