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 bought 26 iron sheets at 18,700KES, one still door at 7,700KES, 10 fisher boards at 4,700KES, 21 wall poles at 4,000KES, one solar lamp at 4,900KES, used 500KES on fetching water, paid 5,000KES school fee for my daughter in high school, gave 2,000KES to my mother and 2,000KES to my son,
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am no longer worried about the rains because my house is no longer leaking.
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 used the entire transfer to cement the floor of my house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to replace roofing of my house because my current roof is too old. I'm also planning to invest the remaining amount in livestock.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house and a kitchen where my children can sleep. I will also set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that have taken care of my children single handedly.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that i have no source of income and educating my children is very hard.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my daily chores
