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 24000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on 3000 bricks, 14500 KES on 2 steel doors and I have been using the remaining 11500 KES on daily building expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I initially lived in a small house that was inadequate for us as a family and therefore I had to send my children to the neighbors at night to seek for accommodation which could risk their lives, but when I received transfers, I built a better house and therefore they don't need to cruise in the darkness anymore.
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 a steel door at 8,000 KES and settled a 2,000 KES debt.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to expand our house by adding some more rooms since it is small,we would also like to furnish it so that it looks nice.We are also planning to build a pit latrine since we have one which is almost collapsing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are proudest of is that we are poultry farmers and that we are planning to do it on a large scale since we know it's benefits.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of income has been our biggest hardship since we are jobless.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am cultivating my farm since I know I will reap something.
