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 26 iron sheets at 16,900 KES, 30 roofing poles at 4,500 KES, 35 wall poles at 7,000 KES, nails at 1,350 KES, paid 4,000 KES labour charge, one sack of maize at 3,000 KES, one cow at 12,000 KES then paid 1,200 KES school fee for my two children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My current house is very decent and spacious.
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 bought a matress @3,500KES, and a sack of maize @3,500KES. I also gave 1,000KES to my mother because she did not have food, and paid 900KES to school for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is in poor condition, i therefore plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy cattle so that I can also keep cattle in my compound; that will make me feel good.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger house,also get some beddings and chairs. We also want to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that through the works that I do I was able to build the house that I am in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that our children at times become so sick and we can not take them to hospital due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when is my family having a proper meal.
