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 bought furniture 8500 KES, two windows 4000 KES, mattress 3000 KES, maize 3000 KES, shopping 2000 KES, iron sheets 7000 KES,timber 10000 KES,bamboo sticks 1000 KES, sisal 400 KES, nails 2000 KES and paid 5000 KES for labor charge.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I never knew I would have a big house with furniture. This is a big difference to me.
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 2,500 KES to buy a suitcase; 2,500 KES to buy a bag of dry maize, clothing cost me 1,500 KES and litchen utensils at 1,000 KES and the rest on school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement and enlarge my house and also buy seats.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to build a bigger house to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy clothes for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to provide food for my large family although I am a widow and the sole breadwinner.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a reliable source of income. I depend on sand harvesting as a source of income. This hasn't been easy being that am a woman.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get dinner for my children.
