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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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets and I spent the remaining 7000 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have made a step in life since I have moved from a small house to a bigger house-well ventilated and lit that can now accommodate every member of my family as opposed to before, the biggest difference in our daily life.
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 kitchen repairs ksh 6000, school fees ksh 2000 and ksh 2000 on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to build a new house because our house is small and save the remaining amount for our son joining secondary school next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that two of our children have finished high school through our hard work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face in life is that we are growing old and frail and therefore not able to work as hard as before so our income is not enough to meet all our basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when weaving mats that I sell to generate income.
