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 first transfer to pay school fees for my children and bought 38 piece of iron sheets that I will use to built a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest in difference in my life is that we no longer go without food as we use to.
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 spent my first transfer on buying a sack of maize at 3800 KES, chairs at 4000 KES, utensils at 1000 KES while the remaining amount I added some giving a total of 7000 KES which I spent on medical bills.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received transfer, I was in high spirits since I knew I can now do my on things by paying my money.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Having to wake up every morning to plough my farm since we lack enough money to hire an oxplough
What is the happiest part of your day?
There is normally too much work during the day. My happiest moment comes in the evening when there is not too much work left to be done.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'll be able to have a home of my own as well as start a small business to sustain my upkeep and that of my family.
