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 20 iron sheets at 13,000 KES, wall and roofing poles at 2,500 KES, four goats at 11,000 KES, one cow at 15,000 KES, one mattress at 3,500 KES, used 5,000 KES to erect a pit latrine. I used my own money to withdraw the cash from the Mpesa.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now having a stable fish business and I no longer go to a neighbour's latrine.
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 4,000 KES on farming expenses and 7,000 KES to buy a steel door (added part of my own money)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement and plaster my house and also construct a pit latrine and kitchen.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house, build a toilet and a kitchen.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the gift of my two sons. They are all i got, my pride. My husband passed and some of my other kids as well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a sustainable income source.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am home relaxing.
