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 sand for 4,500 KES, 12 bags of cement for 9,000 KES, steel door for 8,000 KES, windows for 7,500 KES and ballast for 4,000 KES. I also spent 4,000 KES to pay school fees. The rest has been saved as I await the last transfer to start construction of my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have already bought some materials that will be used to construct a much bigger house with better roofing once I receive the last transfer.
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 paid 8,000KES fine for my daughter in the university after they had gone on a strike then went to the hospital with 1,000KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build a new bricked, roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, buy furniture and beddings and to invest in farming. I intend start doing large scale commercial farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is just how hard I work. I do small businesses, I do commercial farming of cereals like groundnuts. I invest alot in the things I do because it's all for the kids.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I am sick. I have a growth on my foot and so can't even do farm work.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when relaxing under the shade after having lunch.
