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 used the whole of the first lumpsum transfer in catering for the cost of moving to my compound.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have my compound with a bigger house in it, this has really made me independent.
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 spent the transfer on buying mattress ksh 4500, 1 sack of maize ksh 3000, uniform ksh 500 and balance still using on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on building a bigger house and have my own home.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because I am required by tradition to leave my father's compound. I plan to purchase household furniture, pay dowry to legalise and use part of the money to educate my wife who dropped out of high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have a family and I am working hard to ensure they get their basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of money. I do casual work and my income isn't sufficient to cater for all my financial needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at noon when I am done with work and I am resting in the company of my family.
