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 18,000 KES, roofing poles at 4,500 KES, wall poles at 6,500 KES, nails at 2,400 KES and fissure board at 2,300 KES and paid for labour at 5,000 KES. Farming expenses cost me 5,000 KES. The rest of the money was spent on daily food expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to build a bigger house that can comfortably contain my family and our belongings. The previous house was quite small and dilapidated.
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 8,500KES on buyng seats, and spent the rest on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having bought livestock using funds from a table banking group.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I had to face was the death of my spouse. He left me with five children and I was and am still forced to look after them alone, while I do not have a steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I get good food to eat.
