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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life that I can mention is that I am now living a healthier life; I got the transfers when I was starving since we were never food secure, we managed to hoard food with the transfers and we have been eating well since then which has improved our health.
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 bought two sacks of maize at 3,500 KES, used 2,000 KES on clothes for the family, two sheep at 3,000 KES and am still having some very little amount for any emergency that may arise.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to erect a new iron roofed house then see if some money will be left for me to cement its walls.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house and settle in my own compound where I am free to do projects such as livestock rearing. I have not been able to do that because I am living in a rental house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a hard working man who ensures that his family's financial needs are met.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I have no proper source of income and that affects my ability to invest in other businesses in order to attain financial security.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I set off for work because it's where I get my daily income.
