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 used my first transfer to build a house (40000), bought chairs (7000) and clothes for my children (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a small grass thatched house now i live in an iron roofed house. my standard has been raised.
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 chairs ksh 5000, paying school fees ksh 3000 and a water tank .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on paying school fees , buy a cow and build my own house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for our children. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture. We also plan to use the transfer to build iron roofed house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy three cattle from the little money that I got from my farm. I am able to get milk from the cows and this makes me proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a reliable source of income to provide food for my family. Life has been unbearable at times that I have to become like a beger in the name of getting food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when am able to get food for my family.
