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 steel door at 7,000 KES, steel windows at 5,000 KES and cement at 10,400 KES. I also spent 2,000 KES on buying food. The rest of the money will be spent on buying other construction materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house has good ventilation since I bought and fixed windows and also I will plaster the walls and floor so that I do not constantly repair them.
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 my Token payment on purchase of house construction materials (10 iron sheets) and gave my husband 3,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering our existing house and building a new kitchen.
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 buy oxen for ploughing to avoid borrowing from others . Secondly l would wish to build a a kitchen where we prepare meals and act as sleeping room for my children. Finally l would like to plaster my house to avoid dust and frequent maintenance of the house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to build our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health since we have been sickling.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when praying and singing to my God.
