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 sand and cement at 22350 KES, l bought door and windows at 11300 KES, water 2800 KES, labor-charge 13000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because l was staying in a very dusty house which was not healthy for my heath but now l am in a very nice 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 paid 4,500 KES school fee for my child, bought one mattress at 4,000 KES, 30 kilograms of maize at 1,200 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to enlarge my current house to make it more spacious, cement the walls and floor.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to to renovate and expand my house, buy household items that I lack and to pay school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is educating my children to where they are now, it's a bit difficult considering our low income sources. I hope to educate them to the highest level possible.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. Two of my children were chased home for school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy and able to perform my duties.
