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 20 iron sheets for 12,200 KES to add to other 10 that I had already bought,nails cost me 2,000 KES, I bought poles for 9,000 KES, sand for 4,000 KES and soil for filling up walls for 7,000 KES. I then paid 4,000 KES as labour. I also bought a table for 4,000 KES and the rest was spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a very small house which could not comfortably contain me and my family, but now I live in a big spacious house where am able to keep my belongings safe.
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 bought chairs worth 8,500 KES. I also purchased clothes with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to enlarge my house because the current one is small. I'm also planning to cement the floor of my house because it is earth at the moment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on expanding my house by building a bigger one as the one I have is very small,I will buy furniture for the house which include chairs and tables as the ones I have are very old,I will buy two cows and two goats for meat and milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that my wife and I used to stay in a small house which was the size of a kitchen but I managed to build a bigger one from the sale of a piece of land that belonged to me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is getting a proper source of income is difficult as at times I go a day without work as getting casual job is not easy and many times I get injuries forcing me not to work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go out to do casual work and I manage to get one,I am happy because I will be able to get money to buy food for my family.
