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 19,500 KES, wall and roofing poles at 9,500 KES, nails at 4,500 KES, paid 6,000 KES labour charge, used 5,820 KES on food for the workers and the house then used 4,500 KES to erect a pit latrine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now very decent, unlike before when I used to direct my visitors to the neighbour's place.
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 the transfer on paying school fees 4000 KES, 2500 KES mattress , 1 blanket 700 KES and used balance on daily food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own big spacious house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy a mattress, a table and pay school fees for my child who is in secondary school with the first transfer. The second and third transfers I will use to buy materials with which I shall build myself a two bedroom gable house and pay workers building it.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having saved my little earnings in a women's group and managed to build my current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income, this means paying school fees for son who is in secondary school is difficult and he might be sent home from school soon.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday, whenever I am cooking lunch. This makes me happy because I know for sure that I have something to eat.
