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 my first lumpsum transfer on buying a television.I also paid medical bills for my husband and funeral bills for my brother.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a television which entertains us.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying cussions for my chairs.I also bought maize and food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on moving to my home and build an iron roofed house.I also want to pay school fees to my child who is to join high school.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting a business of selling kerosene in small quantities, I will also spend part of it in building a house and to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is I have been able to take my child to school and she is still studying in a local primary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we face in our life is that getting food to eat is a problem as I don't have a piece of land that I can plough to plant my crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up the morning to do household chores like washing clothes and utensils as this ensures that my home is clean.
