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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l spent the transfer to plaster my house so l bought 10 bags of cement and sand at 14500 kshs, labor-charge 5000 kshs, l bought 2 sacks of maize at 6000 kshs, door and windows at 13000 kshs, l bought cushions at 2000 kshs, l also bought tablecloth at 1600 kshs, l spent 4000 kshs on medication since l was very sick, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l was in a very dusty house now l am in a very comfortable
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 4,000 KES to pay my daughter in high school fee. I also purchased other household items with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because its earth. I'm also planning to pay my daughter in high school fee.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees and to renovate my house.I also plan to buy furniture and water tanks to harvest rain water.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is buying household items I like utensils, chairs, beddings and water storage jericans. I have managed this through merry go round savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the inability to sustain myself financially. The little I get is not sufficient.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when relaxing after having lunch with my children.
