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 27000 KES of the first lumpsum in catering for the cost of building iron roof house, paid school fee of 1600 KES, bought a mattress at 3000 KES, utencils at 4000 KES, paid hospital bill of 2000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really improved and I have made a big step in life moving from a polythene house with no chair or bed to owning an iron roof house with most house holds in it.
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 7000 KES of my token payment on a sofa sets, 2000 KES on basins and super drums and I paid the remaining 1000 KES for my child's academic trip.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to cement the whole of my main house and spend the rest of my lumpsum payment on buying some cows.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a house for my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my daughter in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy sheep. This was after saving little money for several months.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I lack a proper house. My house is made of polythene and rags and I don't have a proper door. I can't sleep during rainy season because the structure is leaking.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my children.
