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 the first lumpsum transfer on buying a steel door (8000 KES) M-kopa solar (17000 KES) furniture (8000 KES), paid for a leased land (10,000 KES), ploughing, paid hospital bill for my daughter (7000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that am now using solar lamp instead of paraffin that i was using before for lighting.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l bought bedding , l bought basic needs food , clothes .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to plaster my house , l also plan to build a kitchen and pay school fee.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my cash to construct a kitchen for cooking, renovate my main house and buy a few cows.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement i'm proudest of is that I have taken my daughter to a private primary school that provides quality education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is being bereaved of my husband.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I pray and worship God.
