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 entire second transfer on purchasing building materials hoping to construct a spacious house since the current one is small for my growing family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have managed to purchase building materials which was not possible without the transfer and right now I am sure of constructing a spacious house for my growing family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I spent most of it on 2 mattresses. One was for me and my wife and the other one was for my wife. We never had a mattress and therefore we couldn't sleep more comfortably. The rest of the money went to buying food. We never had what to eat before then.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I will receive my upcoming second transfer, I will build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets, that is more spacious to accommodate my growing family since my current house is poorly ventilated and we have exceeded it carrying capacity.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to open up a business to generate income to support my family. Finally l would wish to build a new house because my house is very small and due to the increasing number of our children soon it will be more than small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through fishing l have managed to save money which has enabled me to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income since we can not plan or budget because the we is from hand to mouth and not sure of tomorrow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after fishing and getting some money to take care of my family since it always hurts me if l am not able to provide for my children.
