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 building materials (41000), paid a debt (5000) and dug a pit latrine.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have bought all the required building materials that i will use to build a new iron roofed house and will not worry about the rain.
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?
I spent 4200 KES of my token payment on my medical bills, 3500 KES on a mattress and the rest on 2 blankets and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will construct a leak free house when I will get my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a better iron roofed house because this one is seriously leaking hence making life unbearable for my family.I would also like to buy some capentry tools so that I can start putting my skills into practice.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l own a sugarcane farm and I am happy that I have many customers who buy sugarcane from me hence I'm sure of a daily income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I got involved in a mortobike accident that left my right arm broken and now I cannot do my daily duties as usual because I'm in pain hence I cannot also provide for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm being paid my daily wages after doing a good job.
