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 25 iron sheets for 16,750 KES, poles for 8,400 KES, nails for 1,900 KES, ropes for 1,700 KES and paid 3,000 KES as labour fee. I also paid school fees for 8,000 KES and bought two bags of maize for 6,000 KES. The rest was spent on buying food in the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to construct a house that can fit my children as I have a bigger family and now they are comfortable as they have space to sleep.
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 used 5,000 KES to pay school fees ( secondary school) and 3,000 KES to buy a bag of dry maize and the rest was spent on food stuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a house for my son and also open up a shop.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children who are in school. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Finally l would like to buy a cow which can generate income in our family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built a house for business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest of the day is when having supper with my family.
