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 a cow at 17,500 KES, one sofa set at 16,000 KES, one wooden table at 3,500 KES, one mattress at 5,100 KES, clothes for my family at 2,500 KES, one blanket at 500 KES, 60 kilograms of maize at 2,050 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Now people see me as somebody, unlike before when my family members used to ignore me when it came to making decisions regarding family issues.
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 buying a goat ksh 3000, chairs ksh 5000 and spent the balance on meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my own home and pay dowry .
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy foodstuff. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a bigger house for my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy chicken that I will keep. I also plan to spend the transfer to start a business to boost my income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family. I was able to do this after saving money for several months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income to sustain my family. Sometimes we spend the day without having a meal.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is the evening when am able to provide supper for my family. I always feel happy when we eat together as a family.
