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 30 iron sheets at 19,200 KES, 38 roofing poles at 5,200 KES, 48 wall poles at 8,160 KES, nails at 3,000 KES, one still door at 7,000 KES, one still window at 3,000 KES then paid 3,500 KES labour charge.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now very spacious and not leaking as before.
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 6000 KES, gave my spouse 1500 KES, 1000 KES bought shoes and used balance daily meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying thirty five iron sheets that I will use in building a bigger house, I will spend part of the transfer on finishing the construction of my toilet, I will also buy two bulls that I will use in ploughing my farm and the remaining amount I will spend on paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to build my own house using cash that I had saved from my quarry job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that currently it is raining and our stone quarry becomes dangerous during heavy rains and this makes me not to go to work hence I am not able to get money that I can support my family with.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to work at the quarry site in the morning and I am able to sell stones. This makes me happy as I am able to support my family and buy them food.
