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 45000 KES of the first lumpsum in installing electricity and used the rest of the money in buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved a lot because I had no power in my home but now I have.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I added a stock of second hand clothes at 5,000KES, one sack of maize at 2,000KES, paid 1,000KES school fee for my two daughters and then used the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I want to repair my house, starts a small shop within my compound, buy sheep and chicken and then pay school fee for my children.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some chairs for my mother's house where I currently live, inject some capital into my business and pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling second hand clothes, this has enabled me to pay school fees for my children and buy a few sheep which I rear.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a proper home where I can raise my children, ever since my spouse died I have been living at my maternal home and this brings ridicule to me and my children due to the local cultural beliefs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am from selling my second hand clothes and I have managed to get some money which I use to buy food.
