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 16 iron sheets at 10,400 KES, 13 roofing poles at 1,950 KES, 16 wall poles at 2,400 KES, nails at 1,850 KES, fisherboards at 2,700 KES, two lorries of clay soil at 6,000 KES, three still windows at 9,000 KES, one still door at 7,000 KES, paid 5,000 KES school fee balance for my son to get his result slip from high school, oil paint at 1,300 KES, bought clothes for my children and shoes for myself at 1,300 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can now prepare food in a secure place that doesn't trouble me like before when I used to wait until the rains stops because I used to cook in the open.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to settle some debts. I also purchased family foodstuffs with the remaining transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a pit latrine. I'm also planning to cement my main house floor.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a pit latrine for my family. Secondly l would wish to build a kitchen to prepare my meals. Finally l would like to plaster my house to avoid dust and to improve my family health.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house and home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when my children are in good health and are able to go to school.
