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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When I received the first transfer, it found when my mother was seriously sick and admitted in the hospital and the bill was very high; so I used 9000 KES from it to pay her hospital bill and used the balance as my fare to and from the hospital.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
It has enabled me to construct a bigger and better house of 30 iron sheets, thus comfortably stay with my family unlike before when i was staying in an old small house with a leaking roof.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on paying for my mother' s medical bills from the hospital.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on spending it o building our house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay hospital bills for my mother who is admitted in hospital. The second transfer will be used to build buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The last transfer will be used to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked at the lakeside for quite a while and after diligently saving my earnings, I have been able to educate my son who is in college.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, I mainly do casual work but the money I get is hardly enough to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the lakeside, the atmosphere is usually very lively as all manner of people interact.
