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 my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also paid school fees and bought uniform for my children and bought maize for them.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own home now and an iron roofed house.
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 bought iron sheets, food and paid school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build an iron roofed house and start a shop business.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a home because I am homeless. This may consume all the cash, but if something remains, I will use for school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I decided to invest in vegetable farming of tomatoes. I got a good harvest. After sales I paid school fees, bought a goat and some chicken.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the need to build a house, at least so that my kids can have a place to call home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I do house chores like washing utensils and cleaning the house. I like being in a clean environment.
