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 a larger portion of the first lumpsum on constructing latrine and building a house. I also used 5000 KES on catering for my dads' medication.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because my home is now descent having built a latrine.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying two goats ksh 5000, water tank ksh 1800, school books ksh 400 and ksh 1000 for my budget at home.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy pieces of iron sheets and one big water tank.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to construct a pit latrine to improve the hygiene of my dwelling, plaster my house so that it's clean and nice and use the remaining amount on my children's high school education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a family and I am struggling to take good care of my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of money to cater for my family's basic needs. This is because my spouse and I lack a good and reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my family wake up and we are in good health.
