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 one suck of maize at 3000 KES, 3 cooking pans at 900 KES, 2 pair of shoes at 900 KES, cloths at 3000 KES and the rest on funeral expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now living in a good house which i could not afford before.
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 bought a sack of maize 3000 KES, utensils 2000 KES, clothes and shoes 2400 KES, paid a rent of 1500 KES and spent the rest for shopping.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a tailoring machine and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house because I am currently living in a rental house which I find too expensive to maintain. I also plan to buy a sewing machine of my own so I stop hiring from someone.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a dedicated single parent to my child. I have ensured that she eats and goes to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of money to meet all my financial needs because I cannot work for longer hours being that I am disabled on the legs and tailoring requires that I use my legs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at noon when my daughter returns home from school because talking to her makes me forget my problems.
