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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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 46 iron sheets at a total cost of 48500 KES and we spent the remaining 1500 KES on a roll of barbed wire.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have acquired a bigger house that can now accommodate my household members and guest without compromising their privacy and wellbeing.
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 10 iron sheets at 6,600KES, a bag of cement at 800KES, used 500KES to settle hospital bills for my sick son then bought a sack of at 2,000KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I planning to build a new spacious roofed house with cemented walls and floor.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge our house, buy a ploughing machine and build a pit latrine.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having tilled my farm and after selling the produce I have been able to pay school fees for my daughter who is in high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse, this puts a strain on our savings as we frequently have to spend more than we earn.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing with my family, I usually eat together with my family and friends or neighbors and the atmosphere is usually very lively.
