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 6,000 KES to buy sand, 15 bags of cement for 12,000 KES, and paid 8,000 KES to have the house plastered. I bought a mattress for 3,800 KES, school fees for 5,000 KES and paid up a debt of 6,000 KES. I also bought a solar lamp for 5,000 KES and the rest was spent on other HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to plaster my house and therefore the walls are strengthened and so the dust has reduced. The solar also helps me in lighting my house properly and therefore my children are able to do do their homework.
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 3000 KES on school fees, 1350 KES on 3 blankets and 5000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on cementing my house and buying sofa seats.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to renovate my house and pay school fees for my daughter. I will also put some into business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have bought some few livestock,I have taken my children to school and I have a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lacking means of making money and sickness is also a major concern.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am sharing the word of God.
