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 spend my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought a goat,4 chicken and a bed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow at 9,500 KES and spent the remaining on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to do farming in large scale to generate income. Finally l would like to expand my house because it is very small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l struggled and bought goats for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of food security.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the morning when I am in good health and has money in my pocket.
