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 whole of the first lumpsum in catering for the cost of building iron roof house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a squeezed house that couldn't fit my family but now I have a big house and I'm using the previous house as a kitchen, this makes us be at peace.
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 9 iron sheets at 6200 KES and the remaining 3800 KES of the token payment in buying timbers and 3 kg of nails.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I get my upcoming lumpsum, I will build an iron-roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house because my house is small. I also plan to invest in cattle rearing so that I have an asset that I can generate money from whenever I have financial problems.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled to ensure that I provide basic needs to my family. I am happy that I've been able to feed and clothe them from my casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of money to meet all my needs because I have no proper source of employment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am still strong and ready for the day's work.