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 roofing and wall poles at 19,000 KES, 30 iron sheets at 12,000 KES, two tractors of clay soil at 3,700 KES, one still door at 8,000 KES, two wooden doors at 4,200 KES, nails at 1,800 KES then added my money to rest of the cash and paid 3,800 KES labor charge.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I no longer send my visitors to sleep at the neighbours' place as before because I have a spacious house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spend it to buy an ox plough worth 7600 kshs and the rest of it l use to buy furniture.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build a spacious house because l have a very house that can accommodate my family.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a house, buy livestock especially cattle and to invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the assets I have acquired so far, I didn't have nothing before. Now I own a house, furniture and livestock. This is my pride.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the lack of a sustainable income source.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when babysitting my last born child because then we get time to bond.
