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 one still door at 8,000 KES, a lorry of sand at 5,000 KES, one mattress at 3,500 KES, one wooden bed at 3,000 KES, my husband used 20,000 KES to my bride price, bought a water tank at 1,500 KES, utensils at 3,000 KES, four bags of cement at 3,200 KES, I then used 2,000 KES on transportation fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My community members now see me with a bit of respect now that I have good things that I never had before.
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 five seater sofa set at 7,500KES, a still windows at 1,500KES then used the rest on transportation.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to extend my house, cement the floor and walls then my husband will use the rest to take dowry to my paternal home.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a big house as the one I stay in is very small, I love planting trees so I will spend part of the transfer on fencing my land so that animals do not destroy the trees that I have planted,I have three kids who need school fees so I will spend part of the money on paying school fees and the remaining part I will spend on paying for dowry.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that we have been able to build our own home using cash that we got from my husband's motorbike transport business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is in terms of getting food to eat as getting money to buy food is a challenge as the transport business is not doing well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my kids come back from school in the evening and I am able to help them with their homework.
