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 the whole of the first lumpsum on buying building materials (iron sheets, nails, timber and steel door) and paying for building labor.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a small house that could not my family and it was almost falling but now I have a big house that fits my family.
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 4500 KES of my token payment on a mattress, 2000 KES on maize farming and the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a house made of 30 iron sheets using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a new house,this is because this one is old since most of it's walls are broken down and the roof is also worn out. I would also like to build a small kitchen inorder to avoid cooking in the main house. I also don't have a toilet, hence I would like to build one that can serve my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been being able to build a house on my own after my spouse passed away because by the time of his death,I was staying in a small grass thatched house which was not in a good condition.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge has been lack of a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening because this is the time I get opportunity to ask my children how their day has been.
