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 bought a television set and a radio for 15,000 KES, spent 18,000 KES to repair my boat, constructed a kitchen for 12,000 KES and bought a bag of maize for 3,000 KES and the rest was spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since I repaired my boat, I have been able to go fishing much more often and this enabled me to get improved sales from improved fish stocks.
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 spend 4,000 KES towards building latrine, I also spend 2,800 KES paying school fees and bought school uniforms for my four kids at a total cost of 4,600 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
i'm planning to build a house for my son.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to complete the construction of my toilet, renovate my house and to build a house for the kids to sleep in.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house. Initially I was homeless. Now my children have a place to call home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a sustainable income source.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I come back home with food for the kids, in the evening after work.
