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 15 iron sheets at 9,750 KES, nails at 1,850 KES, 35 wall poles at 5,725 KES, one wooden door at 2,500 KES, a spade at 500 KES, roofing poles at 11,120 KES, a lorry of murram soil at 5,300 KES, utensils at 800 KES, am still having 10,000 KES which I'll use to pay labour charge and food for the workers and I used the rest on food for the workers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I never thought that I could have my own house because I've been staying in my cousins house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6000 KES of my token payment on 3 steel windows then I spent the remaining 4000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
The major thing I am lacking is a house and therefore I will construct a semi-permanent house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a house and to invest in business by opening a shop. I also plan to get married and pay dowry.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I did a driving course after high school. I paid for this from my own savings. I am proud because I have a licence and I can use it to look for a job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I have no financial or family support whatsoever since my parents died, and no reliable income source either.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get called for a casual job, which is mostly motorcycle business.
