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 iron sheets for 25000 KES, steel door 8500 KES, windows 6000 KES, maize 5500 KES and spent 5000 KES to treat my son.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have bought building materials for building a new house.
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 mattress ksh 4500, a wheelbarrow ksh 3500 and 1/2 sack of maize ksh 1500.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on spending it on buying iron sheets and build a good house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a house, buy household items that I lack, build a toilet and to buy livestock especially cattle.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is educating my children. Although they only made it through high school, I feel proud because I did my best as a parent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a sustainable income source. I mostly do casual jobs for a living which is not sufficient.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the farm.
