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 20000 KES of the first lumpsum in building, bought a cow at 18000 KES and used the rest of the money in buying food and a few households.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I had a squeezed house but now I have a bigger house that fits my family.
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 bought iron sheets 8500 KES and spent 2500 KES for shopping.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling fish. The profits I gained from the business enabled me to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to buy a piece of land somewhere and build a house for my family, my in laws are very hostile toward me and I fear they may evict me from my current piece of land, in fact I have been forced to send four of my children to my father's home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am at the market selling my fish, the atmosphere is usually very lively as customers and sellers interact and haggle over prices of various goods.
