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 20 bags of cement for 15,000 KES, sand for 7,000 KES and paid 10,000 KES as labour to have the walls and floor plastered. I also spent 15,000 KES to pay fees for my child in an institution for the disabled. The rest was spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to plaster the walls and floor of my house and this has helped me to avoid expenses on constant repair of walls and floor.
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 8,000 KES on school fees (primary school for disabled), spent 1,000 KES on dry maize and another 1,000 KES on farming expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement and repair the walls of my house, buy new windows and a door and complete paying school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house and to pay school fees. I educate my grandchild who is disabled and in a special school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is joining merry-go-round groups. This has helped me save the little money I have, I have bought livestock like cattle, goats and other assets.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of providing for the many dependants i have, including my grandchildren.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the farm.
