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 the whole of the first lumpsum in building a bigger house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have moved a step a head because I did not even have a house but now I have a descent house.
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?
When I received my token payment, I spent 5000 KES on a bed, 2000 KES on a mattress, 800 KES on a blanket, I settled my debts with 1000 KES and I spent the remaining 1200 KES on daily household needs like food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my main house of 35 iron sheets with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails, iron roofing sheets and a steel door, these will be used to build a better house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling second hand clothes and the profits enabled me to educate my child up to secondary level. I was also able to build my current house and pay dowry to my in laws using profits I saved, sadly I had to close down the business later on.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself. I currently practice rain fed agricultural methods, this as you know is not reliable thus whenever there is drought my family suffers a lot as my income diminishes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I have finished all my tasks at the farm and can then relax together with my family and friends if any are around.
