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 31,500 KES to buy 45 iron sheets, a steel door for 7,000 KES and a heifer for 10,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have bought construction materials that will enable me to construct a bigger house with enough rooms that will be enough for my family and our belongings. My current house is quite small.
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 used 5,500 KES to buy 10 pieces of cushions. Bought some cooking utensils. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been being in small women groups where I was able to get money to buy a water tank for harvesting water.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that we have a child who is sickle cell and the drugs are very expensive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of our day is when are able to sit together as a family and we are all healthy
