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 15 iron sheets at 12,000 KES, 20 kilograms of nails at 5,000 KES, two still doors at 14,000 KES, three still windows at 12,000 KES then borrowed some of the cash from my wife and added to the rest of the cash and paid 8,000 KES labor charge.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now out of much stress that I had before due to lack of money as I am suffering from HIV Aids.
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 spent 6,500KES on buying 2 sheep, and bought a sack of maize @2,400KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to move out of my simba and build my own home. I also hope to buy cattle and keep in my home.
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 expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family. Secondly I would wish to expand my house because my house is not comfortably accommodating my family. Finally l would like to pay dowry to my parents inlaw to appreciate them.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that we have struggled to build iron roofed house because we used to stay in grass thatched house . Secondly we have also bought a cow which has reproduce another cow adding the number to cows.
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 feeding my chicken since I am doing poultry farming.
