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 45000 KES in buying building materials (iron sheets, timber and nails) and catering for cost of building labor and used 5000 KES in buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am not rained on because I now have an iron roof house which is not leaking.
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 5000 KES of my token payment on repairing the roof of my main house, 4000 KES on a mattress and the remaining amount on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a better iron-roofed house using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to construct a new house because this one is old since it was build way back in 1999. I also plan to buy a small parcel of land that I can cultivate inorder to be food secure.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is being a responsible parent to my children and also being their role model.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to raise money that can enable me send my children to college.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm weaving baskets because it keeps my mind occupied and helps me relieve stress.
