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 40,000 KES of my first transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought clothes,shoes and food for my wife and children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now stay at home in my house hence I no longer pay rent.
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 transfer on buying a mattress 3500 KES, blanket 700 KES, cooking pot 500 KES,thermos flask 1500 KES, clothes 1200 KES and used balance on daily meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own home .
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and pay construction workers who will build us a house using the materials. If there is any money left we will think of starting a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been able to get married to a wonderful wife who has given me a beautiful baby girl. The two of them are my pride and joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income, my earnings from fishing are meagre and can hardly cater for all my family's needs, we therefore have to be very careful with what we buy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because I am lucky to have woken up unlike others who might have died in their sleep.
