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 built a semi-permanent house of 32 iron sheets at a total cost of 41475 KES ,I dug and built a semi-permanent latrine with 3250 KES and I spent the remaining 5000 KES on tableware.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, I lived in an old house where our lives were always in danger of its collapse and this instill fear in us, however I am no longer living with fear since I managed to acquire a better house, the biggest difference in my life.
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 bought household utensils 2500 KES, blanket 1000 KES, paid school fees 2000 KES,school uniforms 1000 KES,radio 800 KES and spent 1500 to buy maize and other foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the first portion to buy sand and cement and hire somebody who will plaster my house.I will spend the remaining portion to buy seats,bed,mattresses and utensils and save the rest for future use.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own a dairy Cow that is supplying my family with large quantities of milk.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to find food because the prices of essential commodities are high and I cannot afford to buy them because I don't have money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when relaxing outside my compound while weaving sisal since it is my main source of livelihood.
