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 three still doors at 11,500 KES, four iron sheets at 2,520 KES, roofing timber and nails at 4,380 KES, paid 17,000 KES labor charge, bought 18 bags of cement at 13,140 KES then added some of my money to the rest of cash and floor tiles at 9,900 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am no longer stressed on how to get a better house.
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 spent the 8,000KES on buying and fixing an iron door in my house. I also spent 1,800 0n buying 2 bags of cement.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house to finish it. I also hope to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my pieces of land.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First, I am planning to spend my transfer on buying sand and cement that I will use to plaster my house.I also plan to buy another sewing machine and some saloo equipments like dryer and blow dry that will enable me boost my business.Secondly,I am planning to build a pit latrine since we don't own one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I am running my business and it is my main source of income.I am also proud that I moved from a rental house at the center to my own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I am operating a business that is seasonal whereby sometimes I lack customers and at times they are available hence making me not to have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when customers start streaming in my salon because I make more money.
