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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l spent the transfer to build my house so l bought 20 iron sheets at 12000 kshs, poles at 7000 kshs, nails at 2000 kshs, timber at 5000 kshs, l gave my spouse 4500 kshs to renew his driving licence, l bought 1 sack of maize at 2400 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l am now staying in a spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought solar lump(3000 KES) a sack of maize (2400 KES) school fees (2000 KES) clothes and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am intending to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment on building a house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is too small for my family. I also want to set up a shop where I can sell basic household commodities to my neighbors and be able to earn some regular income .
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a dedicated mother to my children and I am proud that I have a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is poverty. I have no job and my spouse has no proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up. It's a privilege to live because quite a number of people died in their sleep.
