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 22 iron sheets for 13,860 KES, poles for 10,300 KES, nails for 920 KES and paid 7,500 KES for labour. I bought two cows for 16,000 KES to use to pay bride price.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a very small house that could not fit my belongings , but now am living in a bigger house that fits all my belongings.
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 my token payment on buying 22 iron sheets.I also bought food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to pay dowry for my wife.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer on house construction. I also plan to use the transfer to buy household items like furniture and utensils. I also plan to use the transfer pay for my driving course fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to marry my wife by paying bride price as was required by my in-laws. I am proud of that because it is not always easy to achieve that more so if you are poor.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I dropped out of my driving course due to lack of fees. My intention was to look for a driving job after finishing training but that couldn't happen.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up alive and am able to go to my quarrying site to mine.
