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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l am planning to build my house so l bought building materials at 29400 kshs the remaining balance l still have it in my e-mpesa account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l now have hopes that l am going to have a spacious a nice house.
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 a portion of the transfer to build a new kitchen because the one I had was leaking. Used 800 KES in farming activities. Paid my daughter who is persuing tailoring course 4,000 KES. I also purchased two pieces of blankets.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the one I have at the moment is small in size. I'm also planning to save the rest for my daughter who is currenlty in class eight.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy a sewing machine for my daughter who has just completed a tailoring course. I am also planning to extend my house inorder to accommodate my expanding family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to build a metal roof house with my own savings and that I nolonger live in a rental house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest difficulty has been to obtain clean drinking water because of water shortage in this area.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when cleaning my house because I love staying in a clean environment.
