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 sofa set at 15,300 KES, four still windows at 17,600 KES, windows and door curtains at 1,500 KES, one sack of maize at 3,100 KES, one jiko at 300 KES, seat covers at 3,000 KES, paid 4,000 KES loan then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now feeling very proud of how my house appears.
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 a table at 3,500 KES. I also bought iron sheets which I'll use to build a pit latrine.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because at the moment it is earth. I'm also planning to buy a parcel of land which I can till because I have a small farming land..
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy a piece of land where we can do farming since we do not have enough land. Secondly l would wish to cement my to avoid frequent maintance and dust in my which is very costly. Finally l would like to buy to buy oxen which will help me plough my farm.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have been staying in rental house for the last twelve years and we are able to stay in our own house which is iron roofed house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of reliable source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when l am capable of providing lunch to my children.
