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 much of the transfer on buying ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also bought seats @8,000KES. I also bought utensils and clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was homeless and had rented a house at the shopping centre, but now I live in my own home.
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?
I spent 3500 KES of my token payment on a sofa set, 3900 KES on 6 iron sheets and the remaining 2600 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets with my upcoming lumpsum payment.
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access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We would like to buy a piece of land because we would like to build our own house there so that we cease paying rent.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I would say getting married is my proudest achievement because I believe that I'm a good mother to my children as well as good wife to my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship has been to raise money that can enable us build our own house since we have been renting a house at the center and it's costly because we must pay rent every month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the afternoon after taking lunch because this is the time I relax as I watch my children return to school.
