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 8,400 KES to buy 12 bags of cement, sand for 10,000 KES and paid 20,000 KES as labour to plaster the house.I also added some money to buy a cow for 15,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have plastered the walls of my house and the floor and now it is easy to clean and the dust has considerably reduced.
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 the transfer on cementing my house 4 bags of cement ksh 3200 and the remaining part i spent on medical bills.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a big tank for water and a bull for farming.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to seek medical attention, I am sick but it hasn't been diagnosed. I also plan to renovate my house and to invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is farming. This has been my only source of livelihood all my life. I manage my daily basic needs through this and it's my pride.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I am sick. I am yet to know the exact diagnosis due to financial constraints.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I pray. It's the first thing I do every morning.
