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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought cement (14000 KES) soil (3000 KES) a cow (12000 KES) and the rest am using on my business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have cemented my house and have a business which gives me income and food.
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 3,000KES on buying seat cushions, 2,500KES on buying school uniform and shoes, and 1,800KES on buying 3 blankets for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plant to pay school fees for my children, buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house. I also plan to buy a metal door and windows for my house, and chicken and a goat for keeping.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to plaster our house and buy a few furnitures, I will also buy some livestock to keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have bought a few animals to keep like chicken and sheep. I am also proud that my children are going to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I work so hard but my income is very little and my children are not living well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to take my charcoal to the market and get some money.
