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 23,100 KES to buy 30 iron sheets, poles for 12,200 KES,nails for 1,650 KES , ropes to tie the poles for 2,000 KES and paid 10,500 KES for labour to construct my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a very small house where we squeezing together, but now I live in a spacious house with proper roofing and can comfortably contain my family and our belongings.
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 it on buying 1 sack of maize ksh 3000, paying school fees ksh 2000, buying clothes ksh 3000 , poultry farming and food ksh 1800.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a good spacious house and clear school fees.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a bigger house that can comfortably accommodate my family, buy fishing materials and pay my children's school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard as a fisherman and built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of proper income because I do fishing and at times the profit is very little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up a live.
