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 a lorry of murram soil at 6,000 KES, two lorries of sand at 16,000 KES, 20 bags of cement at 14,000 KES, ten iron sheets at 6,000 KES, paid 5,000 KES deposit on labour charge then I used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now happy because I have a better house and I won't be doing any wall and floor repairs as before because my current house is cemented.
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 spent the transfer on paying school fees 4000 KES , digging a pit latrine 2000 KES , poles and nails 2000 KES and labor 2000 KES .
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own spacious house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house and buy some household furniture
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built the house that I am in.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children since I have no job
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am with my children sharing a meal
