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 the transfer on buying 30 pieces of iron sheets ksh 18000,poles ksh 1500, labor ksh 7000,sand ksh 5000 and spent balance on meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i now own a house of my own.
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 my son's 5,500 KES school fees and bought them school uniforms at 1,000KES . I bought fencinG round poles at 2,500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a bigger house, buy a ploughing machine, build a kitchen and pay school fees. My eldest child failed to join high school this year due to financial constraints.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of sustaining, taking care of and educating my children. It's my pride because I work so hard to make ends meet.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the need for a bigger space. I live in a single roomed house, since the kids are grown up, they have to go and spend at there grandparents. This bothers me alot.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get called for some casual job especially morning hours.
