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 paying school fees for my grandchildren.I also plastered my house and bought 3 sheep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good house now which is strong and not affected by the rains.
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 larger amount of the transfer on building a toilet.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to plaster my house , l also plan to buy bulls and pay school.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer in building a toilet as I don't have one. I also plan to renovate my house by cementing my floor and buy a cow that I can use to plough my farm with. I also plan to pay school fees for my grand children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being able to take my grandson to school even though I face financial difficulties.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my wife is sick and getting cash to take her to the hospital is not easy as I am not able to raise the medical bills that may accumulate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up early at 6am to go and till my farm.
