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 12,000KES on buying ironsheet, cement and paid labour to construct a pit latrine. I also spent 20,000KES on buying bricks for building an iron roofed house. I also opened a grocery shop.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a pit latrine and a source of income from my grocery shop.
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 used my token payment to dig a latrine pit (5000), bought food (3000) and school shopping for my child (2000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to complete my pit latrine, repair my house and open a grocery business.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to plaster my floor,build a toilet and expand my business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I bought the land I am living and I have built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that we are both positive and we have no source of income to support our family. My husband is a drunkard and i am the only one supporting the family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am selling my doughnuts and making money.
