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 20,000 KES, poles at 10,000 KES and paid for labour at 4,000 KES to finish constructing my house. I also paid school fees for 4,000 KES and the rest was spent on buying food stuffs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a very small house that could not contain all my belongings and some used to be left outside with the risk of getting stolen, but now am in a bigger house that can comfortably contain my family and our belongings.
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 paid 5,000KES for school fees and paid 2,000KES debt, and spent 1,000KES on buying clothes for the children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to build a bigger house because my house is small. I also plan to use part of my transfer on my children's secondary education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to keep my children in school by joining savings and loaning groups that help me pay their school fee.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is lack of sufficient finances to cater for all my needs. I am currently living in a very small house because the money I earn is only enough for food and school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I can look back and count my blessings of the day.
