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 my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought a goat and utensils and made a partial payment for chairs am buying.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a stable house now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I purchased iron sheets worth 3,600 KES, a mattress at 3,500 KES and two sufurias at 570 KES. I spent the remaining amount on food and servicing a loan of 1,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build an iron roofed house and then buy a water tank.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I would like to build a new house since the one I have right now leaks alot whenever it rains.I would also like to revive my business because it was my main source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say taking care of my children and seeing them go to school despite the challenges I am facing is the achievement I am proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say that raising enough capital that can enable me revive my fish business has been the biggest hardship I am facing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during lunch hour when we are having a meal together as a family.
