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 the first lumpsum transfer in plastering my house at a cost of 25000 KES, paid school fee of 15000 KES, bought two sheeps at 5000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved I now have a descent house which I didn't know I would own in my life after my husband died leaving me without a house. I also managed to pay school fee without straining because before I could work on peoples farms in order to pay school fee.
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 8,500 KES towards opening a shop in the village center and paid 1000 KES for transport cost.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to start farming project and pay school fees for my child.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to cement my house because avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my child who is in high and at times she is forced to stay at because of lack of school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that l have struggled and built iron roofed house after the death of my husband. Secondly l have managed to up bring my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the of days is in the evening after selling my vegatable and tomatoes then earning some money to support my family.
