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 my second transfer on purchasing food to sustain the family, bought a cow with an intention of selling the young ones in future to pay school fees for my children and used the larger percentage of the transfer on building a nice spacious house since the previous one was small.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the comfort that I enjoy in the new house since the previous one was small and uncomfortable especially when I had friends around.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer to buy six iron sheets that cost me 4500 KES that i will use to build a more spacious house. I spent 1000 KES to buy utensils for my kitchen and used 5000 KES to buy murram that i will use in the construction.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When i get the upcoming transfer i will use it to construct a more spacious house. I will also expand my fish mongering business to boost my income.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house . Finally l would wish to use the rest of the money to expand my business to generate more income to help support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is we have struggled to buy iron sheets and poles ready to build our house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am able to get some casual jobs knowing that I will get money to buy food for my children.
