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 my transfer to buy iron sheets (19500), a steel door (7000), 2 windows (5000), a bag of maize (3200), poles (2000), a mattress (3500), cushions (6500) and paid secondary school fees (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have building materials for a new house set and my life is generally good since i sorted out some pressing issues.
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 paying school fees ksh 5000, 3 chicken ksh 1000 and farming ksh 3000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on spending it on building my house and move out of the one i am currently in.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house and pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built a house and I am taking my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has been raising my children since I am a widow and I have no source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am able to provide for my children all the meals as required.
