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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l spent the transfer to build my house so bought building materials at 27000 kshs, labor-charge at 15000 kshs, transport 2000 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because l was staying in bad condition house but now l am staying in a very nice comfortable house.
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 spent the transfer on paying medical bills, the transfer came in when i was admitted in the hospital i paid ksh 8000, 1 sack of maize ksh 1500 and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy iron sheets to build and buy utensils .
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to complete building my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a water tank for harvesting rainwater. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I dont have a stable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my family.
