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 bags of cement at 11,750KES, sofa set at 13,500KES, two still windows at 4,600KES, window mirrors at 1,660KES, 5 iron sheets at 3,150KES, painting at 1,000KES, one lorry of gravel 3,600KES, paid 6,000KES labor charge then bought 20 kilograms at 750KES and gave 2,000KES to my husband.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now living in a cemented house that doesn't leak and am also having new and presentable furniture.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 5,000KES on buying a fishing net for my husband's work, and spent 5,000KES on increasing capital for my business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to repair my house because it is in poor condition, and cement the floor and walls make it more presenable and stronger. I also plan to buy more fishing net and pay school fees for my chidren.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture. I also plan to spend the transfer to boost my business. I sell maize.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build my own house. This was after saving for several months from my small business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of arable land. We depend on the little profit that I get from my business to buy foodstuffs and flour for the family. This has overwhelmed my business and its not growing anymore. Its almost closing down.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when am doing my business. I sell maize and I usually become happy when I make profit.
