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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Chepngeno's family
access_time 4 years ago
Chepngeno enrolled.
"Getting water for domestic use has been an uphill task for me. I have a younger family, zero grazed cattle and chicken that needs water on a regular basis. The distance to the water point is very far and to be able to fetch water, I usually hire a motorcycle or donkey to transport it for me. This is so expensive in the long run since I have to like fetch water on a daily basis."
Philip's family
access_time 4 years ago
Philip enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy a water tank and buy sheep. I intend to use 200USD to buy a 3000 litres capacity water tank to store rainfall water for my family to use. Currently, I usually fetch water on a daily basis from a very far place for domestic use. Additionally, I will buy four sheep at a cost of 300USD so that I can keep them and as they multiply, sell them and cater for the basic needs of my family in seasons to come. For the remaining amount from my transfer, I will use it to upgrade my current motorcycle so that it can aid me in my line of work. I usually have a tent and chairs that I rent and transport to people when they have functions."
Kadhengi's family
access_time 4 years ago
Kadhengi enrolled.
"I am a motorbike taxi driver since 2015, this job has been sustaining my family to date. Currently, the motorbike I own have been using is having mechanical problems. I am planning to spend $ 150 in repairing my motorbike. I will invest the remaining amount in my children by purchasing 7 high-breed goats at 50 dollars each. This will be my long-term investment as I will be able to sell them when they reproduce to educate them. This is what receiving this money means to me." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Esther's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"I have been ailing from High blood pressure and knee arthritis for the last 4 years, a condition that require alot of money to manage, in terms of eating nutritious foods such as milk, green vegetables and fruits. Medicines prescribed by my doctor are also costly yet I depend on my son who operates motorcycle taxi to fend for his family as well as mine. This is the most challenging phrase of my life."
Hillary's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hillary enrolled.
"I have been hired by one of my neighbours to operate motorcycle taxi, transporting clients and goods to various destinations. I usually split my daily earnings (of about $10-$8) with my boss. Receiving this money therefore will enable me to acquire a second hand motorcycle at a cost of $550 that I will be operating on my own and keep all my earnings myself." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Gilbert's family
access_time 4 years ago
Gilbert enrolled.
"I am engaged in motorbike taxi business earning approximately Kenya shillings 400 a day as wage. This amount is hardly enough to cater for both school and domestic expenses. Therefore, I am planning to buy a dairy cow of approximately Kenya shillings 25,000 to help supplement from what I get from motorbike taxi business. My projection is to sell the surplus 5 litres a day earning Kenya shillings 150 a day. Reduced worries on food security and relief on financial constraints is what receiving this money mean to me." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Samuel's family
access_time 4 years ago
Samuel enrolled.
"I spend the better part of my day doing my motorcycle taxi work, a job that requires me to be at the stage from morning until in the evening. I only come home in the evening when I am fully exhausted. Although tired, it is at this time when I get ample time to relax and be able to take my dinner and sleep. The resting re-energizes and keep me ready for the next day's work and hence, the evening becomes the happiest part of my day." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Hadija's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hadija enrolled.
"Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household and to buy school uniform for her children and other necessities" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Benard's family
access_time 4 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"As a family-head and the primary breadwinner, the little income I get from the motorcycle taxi services I offer in my neighborhood is just enough to meet our basic needs. As such, I have never managed to buy another cow to ensure continued presence of milk for consumption by my family members. In our community, milk serves as a priceless staple food. Hence, I have been spending significant amount of money buying milk on daily basis. Thus, receiving this money means that I shall be saving some of income because I shall buy another cow that will provide us with more milk." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Stanley's family
access_time 4 years ago
Stanley enrolled.
"I a motorcycle mechanic working outside someone's spares shop. Receiving this money means that I will be able to open up my own spares shop as I continue with my mechanic work. By doing this, I will be able to get proceeds from my work as a mechanic and also from the sales of the spare parts."
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