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 spent 25,000KES on buying 30 bags of cement, and saved 7,000 for cultivation and 10,000 for labour for cementing the floor and walls of my house to make it stronger.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My husband died before finishing our house, but now I will soon finish it. I was also able to pay hospital bill for my daughter who delivered cesarean section.
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 paid school fees 5700, bought a bag of maize (2400), cement (730) and food (1100).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house, pay school fees and buy a cow.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house, pay school fees, buy livestock like cattle and to invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest is the business I used to run. I raised my children and educated them through this. My daughter recently gave birth through CS and I was able to pay her medical bill. Although the business ran at a loss, am proud I saved her life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. I have my eldest child in college and the rest also in school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am having dinner with my kids at night.
