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 45000 KES in catering for the cost of building and plastering a house, paid 3000 KES in school and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I now have a descent house which is free from dust.
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 8000 KES secondary school fees for my daughter and spent the remaining 2000 KES on food and school uniform for children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a latrine, a kitchen and plaster my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend part of the transfer on school fees since education is very important. I also have the plans of plastering my house because I would like to prevent diseases that are dust-born. I am also planning to build a kitchen since I don't have one. Lastly, I plan to build another toilet since the one I owned collapsed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,I would say owning some livestock is my proudest achievement since it is my source of wealth.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say my biggest hardship has been to raise school fees single handedly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my is in the afternoon when I'm able to find food for my children.
