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 l bought building materials at 38300 kshs, labor 4000 kshs, water 1500 kshs, bought goat at 4000 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 the shopping center but now l have my own home.
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 bought a goat 2500 KES, two chickens 500 KES, paid a debt of 3000 KES, school fees 1200 KES and spent the rest on 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 use the transfer to construct a house being that am staying in a rental house. I also plan to spend the transfer to boost my stock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
No achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my husband was sick and we couldn't afford to pay for his medication due to lack of funds. unfortunately, he passed away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to sell all my eggs and clear stock.
