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 paid a debt of 3,000KES, bought sofa set and a wooden table at 10,200KES, a blanket 500KES, utensils at 2,500KES, ten 20 liter jerrycans at 1,500KES, three lorries of clay soil at 7,700KES, used 2,000KES on weeding, 1,600KES on school uniform for my two daugters, bought home clothes and shoes at 3,500KES, two water tanks at 3,000KES, used 5,000KES on foods for the house. am still having 5,000KES cash.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now furnished and am eating good food.
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?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy some cushions. I also paid fees to my two children in primary school while the rest I used to purchase family cloths.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to buy chairs with a portion of the remaining amount while the rest I'll invest in retail shop business.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to construct a new home. I also plan to use the transfer to buy oxen plough that I will use during ploughing. I also plan to use part of the transfer to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to construct iron roofed house. I managed to do this from my savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I was faced with hunger. This was after floods destroyed all my crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I manage to get a small job.
