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 10 iron sheets at 6,500 KES, nails at 3,160 KES, wall poles at 7,400 KES, roofing poles at 5,700 KES, water for construction at 1,260 KES, paid 12,300 KES labor charge, used 4,000 KES on food for the workers, two plastic chairs at 1,500 KES then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought a cow at 10,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now feeling very free and stressless because my house house is now spacious.
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 bought seeds and used the payment on crop farming.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay tithe in church, renovate house, pay school fees and to boost my business to make it large scale.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house. Even though it's a small space, I am still proud because I built it out of my savings way after my husband died.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of providing for the kid's basic needs like food, clothing and shelter. I am the breadwinner, yet my physical capabilities are limited because I am HIV positive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I prepare the younger kids for school.
