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 first lump sum on buying 24 iron sheets, 8 kgs nails, steel door and 2 windows to replace my old house which had rusted sheets, what remain I spent on buying 2 bags of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was homeless but now I have my own house which is fully furnish with furniture hence I no longer feel frustrated because of house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first caSh transfer on buying a mattress 3,500 KES, a bed 4,000 KES, water storage containers 1,700 KES, cooking pans 500 KES and a stove 250 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash trash transfer on building a house and paying dowry.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy household items for my house. Secondly l would wish to pay dowry to my parents inlaw so that my wife can be back. Finally l would like to build my own home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to do through farming poultry farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when have got some casual jobs knowing that I will get money to buy food.
