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 buying sand and cement and plastering my house. I then bought a new sofa set and a table which I have never owned in my life. I then bought a goat which I will be rearing and then bought a sack of corn for our daily feeding. I also paid school levies for my children and even settled my mother's medical bills after she fell ill and was admitted. I then spent the rest of the cash on buying fertilizer for topdressing my crops.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I can now afford to feed my family daily and very well.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 buying two bags of maize, food, clothes, shoes and I also bought school uniforms for my children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for buying a few things that I lacked during that particular time like food, this money was sent at a time that I couldn't even afford a day's meal
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
With part of the transfer,I would buy household items like chairs,cupboard and utensils.The rest,I would use in starting fish selling business because I do not have a job.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I always work hard as a widow and ensure that I provide for my children.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I do not have a stable job to help me support my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day in the afternoon when I am resting in my house .
