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 used my transfer to buy iron sheets (7560), poles (5950), steel door (6500), 3 steel windows (6000), a table (3000),paid labor charges (3500), primary fees for my 4 children (4000), bought 2 bags of maize (7000),shoes and clothes (5000) and food (1500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I expanded my small house and now i live in a big house and also fixed a steel door and windows which i could not afford on my own. I paid school fees and my children are settled in school.
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 sack of maize @3,000KES, and a set of utensils @1,200KES. I also paid 1,800KES for school fees, and spent 2,430KES on seeds for planting. I boughtschool shoes and track suit with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. house
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house, buy two oxen and a ploughing machine. I will also buying a sewing machine and materials so that I can start a tailoring business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being a fish trader, I always save my profits and use them to buy household items like utensils, chairs and beddings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to enable me save money that I can use to pay school fees for my son who is due to join secondary school next year. If I am unable to raise the fees then he will not join secondary school and will have to stay at home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up when I am well and my family is also well. I am then able to thank the Lord for taking care of my family and I.
