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 cement (15000 KES) door and windows (14000 KES) labor costs( 10000 KES) food and water spent during building (5000 KES) gave my mum 4000 KES and spent the rest on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a mad house but now living in a permanent house. I am so happy because I never knew this come true.
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 paid 2,500 KES deposit for a wooden bed, 1,200 KES school fee for my child, bought 40 kilograms of maize at 1,400 KES, paid 2,000 KES debt then used the rest on daily chores for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to farnish my new house by cementing the walls and floor then buy a cupboard for my utensils.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to finish my house by cementing and fixing windows. Finally l would like to build my son a house because he is grown and needs to have his own home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to build my own house though still not completed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when l am able to provide food and school fees for my children.
