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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Mukunya's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mukunya received a $476 initial payment.
"I have planned to blaster my house at a cost of 1,100,000 Ugsh, I have also planned to pay school fees for my children at a cost of 300,000 Ugsh, Am going to buy a mattress at 170,000 Ugsh, the balance of 130,000 Ugsh, i will use it for buying household utensils."
Wamutanda's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Wamutanda received a $476 initial payment.
"My life changed because I now also sleep on the mattress and my family is happy."
Erick's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Erick received a $45 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to sleep in a very comfortable place,unlike before when they use to sleep on the floor on mats. I bought them a bed and a mattress. I am so happy seeing them happy and leading a more comfortable life."
Kabwa's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Kabwa received a $476 initial payment.
"I bought mattress, bag, clothes, shoes and am planning to use the balance when the second transfer is made."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John received a $476 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to purchase 17 iron sheets which costed 391,000ugx. i also bought amattress at 90,000ugx, bed sheets at 40000 and clothes for my family at 85,000ugx. The balance of the money i plan on using it to buy bricks and paying the builders who are going to construct my house."
Ruth's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ruth received a $548 initial payment.
"I spent my money to purchase a sofa set, hired a piece of land for farming, bought a mattress and a bed and the remaining amount I am planning to purchase cows for milk."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rosemary received a $548 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer to purchase a mattress that costed me Ksh 5500 and a bed at ksh 7,500. I am also planning to purchase some goats for rearing."
Chepkirui's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Chepkirui received a $548 initial payment.
"We used 25000 KES to buy a cow 25000 KES 7000 KES two sheep, sofa 4000 KES, 2500 KES mattress, 1600 KES water storage tank, 1500 KES, maize meal 3200 KES and the balance on toiletries."
Sarah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sarah received a $498 second payment.
"I am currently sleeping comfortable on my bed and mattress this is an achievement. I get enough sleep unlike before."
Jackline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jackline received a $23 sixth payment.
"I am now in a position to sleep comfortably because of the new mattress that I bought. I also bought a new door recently, which makes my house more secure than it was before."
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