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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l spent the transfer to plaster my house so l bought 15 bags of cement at 12750 kshs, sand 7000 kshs, gravel 6500 kshs, labor-charge at 7000 kshs, l also bought cow of 15000 kshs, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l am now staying in a very comfortable house.
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 soil for making floor(2000 KES) two sheeps(5000 KES) and food with the rest of the transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy two cows with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children. Secondly l would wish to plaster my house to avoid dust and make my house better. I would also like to replace my wooden windows with glass windows. Finally l would like to do farming with the rest of the money.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have done farming which has helped me in terms of food security.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I received help from my relatives.
