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 plastering materials at 29500 kshs, labor-charge at 10000 kshs, l also bought mattress and bed at 5600 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l was staying in a very dusty house but now l am staying in a nice plastered house and l am also sleeping in a very comfortable house.
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?
l spent 4000 kshs of the transfer to pay debt, l also bought super-dram of 1500 kshs, l bought for my children uniform at 800 kshs, l also paid school fees of 500 kshs for my child the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to plaster my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to to renovate my house, buy furniture, build a kitchen and a toilet.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the hardwork and resources i have put into building this house. I used my own savings from merry-go-round groups.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that my income is low and insufficient.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is mid morning when I go to my business place at the market center.