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 35 iron sheets with 45000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer and I spent the remaining 5000 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now living in a more secure house with burglar proof door and windows which have curbed any loss of my properties and lives of my household members, the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on extending my house by putting more iron sheets.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy a cow and dig a toilet.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to repair our house, pay school fees and buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having extended my house. This is because I managed to do this with proceeds from farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is the fact that my house is dilapidated also my spouses sewing machine has broken down.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning when I take breakfast. This is because it gives me energy to carry out my daily tasks.
