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 first transfer on buying a mattress at 4,000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.I bought a mattress because i used to sleep on a reed mat on a bare floor which is very uncomfortable and for the first time i wanted to have a peaceful sleep in a soft place,i used the remaining money to purchase a sack of maize and bought other food stuff because many a times my family had gone hungry or survived on one meal a day because we had no money so the transfers gave me the opportunity to feed my family well.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on building a bigger house as the one i have is smaller for my family size.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build an iron roofed house since the current one is thatched and leaks during rainy seasons,I also intend to buy household assets like bed and furniture and with what is left,I will pay school fees for my children in lower primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I remember in some few years ago I got bumper harvest from rice farming,sold out some and used the cash to build my mother a house,that is my proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet,I rely on casual jobs to make a living but currently the jobs are not readily available making it hard to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm assisting my mother to weave mats. This is normally after I have spent time either in the farm or doing some casual job around.
