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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I bought cement 9,600 KES, sand 8000 KES, murram 8000 KES, windows and doors 15000 KES,spent 7000 KES on medical bill,paid labor charges for cementing 8000 KES and spent some on shopping and food.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes, I had new new goals of cementing my house and buying a cow which I did not have before receiving transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I got proper treatment after long time illness and repaired my house with the transfers. I now live comfortably.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($496 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying 11 bags of cement ksh 10000, ballast ksh 4000, sand ksh 8000,steel door ksh 8000,windows ksh 8000,paint ksh 4000 and labor 8000.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i am now able to eat well and in a good house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a water tank @ 3,000KES, a blanket @3,000KES, and paid 1,500KES debt. I also bought dry maize for food with 1,500KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy cement and cement the floor of my house because it is in very bad condition. I also hope to buy seats to furnish my house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy household furniture and plaster my house. I will also buy some livestock to keep and I will also pay school fees for my grandchildren.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through the women group that I am in I have been able to buy a table.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I lost my children who used to help,God took them away so I have been struggling with the children and I have no source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to the women's group where we discuss on issues that can make us grow.
