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 paid school fees 6000 KES, bought cement 17500 KES,sand 3000 KES, labor charge 15000 KES, mattress 3000 KES, a sack of maize 2700 KES and shopping 1000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was tired of smearing my house with mud every time, I see a big difference because I have cemented it now.
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 paid school fee (6000), bought school uniform (3900).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fee and repair my leaking house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to plaster my house to reduce dust and take my child to schools
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that since my husband died I have managed to take care of children despite the hardship
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have to look for sisal for long hours and make ropes to feed my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part is when am with my children making ropes
