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 the whole of the first lumpsum in building sleeping room for my children, kitchen and plastering my wall.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My children do have to seek for sleeping place from my neighbors anymore because they now have their own sleeping room.
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 spent 7000 KES of the token payment on 2 goats and the remaining amount on ground nut farming and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my main house from 2-3 rooms and spend the remaining amount on secondary and college school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children in secondary and colleges. Secondly l would wish to expand my house because it is very small and can not comfortably accommodate my family. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to buy a cow which will help me incase of any emergency.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate my children through farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when have done casual work and earned some money to support my family.
