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 bought a bed at Kshs. 4000, table at Kshs. 3000, Kshs. 2400 I bought school uniforms while Kshs. 600 I used on transportation services
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now able to sleep on a bed which used not to happen. I am having an improved lifestyle including buying foods
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 4,000KES on buying a bed, 2,800KES on buying a table and 2,800KES on buying school uniform for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy cattle and pay my dowry to my relatives, because my husband died before paying my dowry.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to buy a bed and a mattress. I also plan to buy a table and furniture. I also plan to use part of the transfer to pay dowry or bride price because my husband died before paying the bride price. I also plan to use part of the transfer to buy school uniform for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked so hard and bought a few furniture.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my husband was sick and we couldn't afford to pay for his medication. Unfortunately he succumbed to death.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in the farm weeding.
