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 entire transfer on buying iron sheet, timber and nails, paid for labour and built an iron roofed house for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I feel happy that you have eabled me to live in an iron roofed house, I wouldn't have raised the money.
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?
l spend 5000 kshs to add stock in to my business, l bought uniform for the children at 1500 kshs l also bought one sack of maize at 2500 the rest of the amount l for buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to extend and plaster my house because it is too small and dusty.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First, I am planning to plaster my floor because I want to do away with dust born diseases that is really affecting me in my house.Secondly,I am planning to improve my shop business by increasing stock so that I don't run out of stock immediately.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that now I own a house not like before when I used to rent a house at the center.I am proud that I also own a business that is generating some income for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say,maintaining and improving my shop has been my biggest hardship because I lack enough capital to boost it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when I'm able to find food that my children can eat before they go to bed.
