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 first transfer to buy chairs (12000), a radio (1000), plaster my house (5000), leased a piece of land (11000), a bed (3000), 2 bags of maize (2800), a goat (2000), treatment (1000), household utensils and food (11700).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have acquired what i never had and i no longer have to deal with dust and its related complications.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress at 4,500 KES. I spent 3,000 KES on my brother's funeral and 2,000 KES on utensils. I spent the remaining 500 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to renovate and expand my house, and buy furniture.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I will buy household items that I don't have and a small piece of land
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proud of being able to support myself
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am not well health wise and I am not able to receive proper medication
