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 building an iron roofed house.I also bought a set of chairs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and a goat.I also bought utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on expanding my house and plaster it.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to invest in farming by purchasing cows and an ox-plough, build another bedroom for my children and construct a latrine because we have none at the moment.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being a successful small scale business lady.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced in life is insufficient funds to improve our farming activities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is noon time when my children and I gather to tell stories.
