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 building materials at 42500 KES, labor 5000 KES, bedding 700 KES, utensils at 2000 KES, l also spent 2000 KES to start a small scale business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l am eating well because the business is doing well.
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 spent the transfer on buying mattress 4000 KES, school uniform 2000 KES , cooking pots 1500 KES , school fees 500 KES, 1500 KES spent on weeding and 500 KE water drum.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it buying building materials to have a spacious house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to establish our home because we would wish to move out of my father in law's compound. We also plan to spend the remaining amount on payment of school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud of getting married and raising healthy children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest difficulty is that we cannot afford to raise money to build a big house since our house is small and also squeezed and our children cannot sleep comfortably.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when I am preparing breakfast for my family.
