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 25 iron sheets at 20,000 KES, seven kilograms of nails at 3,000 KES, wall and roofing poles at 15,000 KES, used 1,500 KES on transportation, 3,500 KES labour charge then bought murram soil at 7,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now feel free whenever my inlaws visit because the house is decent and spacious, not like before when I used to direct them my mother's 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 invested the entire transfer in goats. I bought 3 goats.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy a second-hand motorbike for transport business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a small business for my spouse, but she is yet to decide what kind of business she wants to engage in. We also hope to build a better house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having planted maize in my farm and after harvesting the produce and selling them, I was able to buy materials which I used to build my current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to be able to build a better house. My current house is only one roomed and at the pace my kids are growing up they will soon need a bigger house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening, this is the time I can relax with my family, talk to them and solve any family issues.
