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 my second transfer on buying one bag of maize, a bull, a goat, I played school fees for my five children, I also spent part of the transfer on sinking a latrine and I also bought Iron sheet that I used in finishing up the construction of my new house, am still saving the remaining part of the transfer for future use
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to build a new permanent house, now I have a home of my own
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying furniture, paid school fees for my children and bought food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my leaking roof, I also would like to buy 2 bulls to improve on my farming and hire to other farmers so as to earn a daily income.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy furniture for my house since I don't have any then I will buy new roofing materials and replace the old ones since they are worn out.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a much better house compared to the one my husband left me in when he passed away.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is educating my children,they had to drop out because I was not able to pay school fees for them which really makes very sad.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I have finished my daily chores and am resting in the evening.
