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 used my transfer to build a new house (47000) and bought food (2500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a rental house but now i live in my own house in my compound.
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 bought three goats 5800 KES, bought texts books for my son 1400 KES and the rest I spent on buying clothes and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct my own house. I also plan to spend the transfer to fence my home and build a toilet. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my child who is disable.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to buy a goat. I managed to do this after saving money which I got from the quarrying site.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that one of my child is paralysed on one side of his body. I have struggled to get money for his medication but I can't afford being that am a widow and I don't have any other option.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in my farm weeding.
