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 spend my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also built a kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my fish business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent 6000 to buy iron sheets , l also bought basic need (food , clothes).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to added some iron sheets , buy steel door and window . l also plan to pay school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to expand my house because it is small and I have many children. I also plan to start up a small business selling grains like groundnuts, green grams, beans, and maize so as to be able to meet my family's basic needs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to assist my husband build our house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is poverty. I lack resources to educate and feed my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am with my children, telling stories and enjoying each other's company.
