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 a spacious house so l bought building materials at 20300 kshs, labor-charge 4000 kshs, l also spent 20000 kshs to pay school fees for my child in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l am now staying in a very spacious house and child also is school without any worries.
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 a bag of maize at 2,200 KES, a water container (super drum) at 1,800 KES, utensils at 1,000 KES and bought a phone at 2,200 KES and the rest was spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees ( secondary school) for my child, enlarge my house and buy some livestock.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy a ploughing machine and cattle for farming, pay school fees and to renovate our house. We also plan to buy household items that we lack.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the gift of family. I am a proud mother of five children. I don't take this for granted.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is lack of a sustainable income source. Our income sources are barely sufficient to provide for basic needs like education and clothing for the kids.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get some money out of my business in the evening.
