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 15 iron sheets at 9,300 KES, roofing poles at 3,500 KES, wall poles at 3,600 KES, nails at 1,500 KES, fissure board at 2,500 KES, a window at 2,200 KES and paid for labour at 10,000 KES to enlarge my house. I also bought plastic seats and water containers for 10,000 KES, mattress for 2,400 KES and paid school fees for 5,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house use to be very small and some of my belongings used to be left outside even at night , but now that I have enlarged my house am quite relieved that my belongings are safe and I have enough room for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 1,200KES on buying cushions for my seats, and 3,500KES on buying utensils and clothes for the children. I also paid 4,000KES school fees for my child.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to buy a cow or goats for keeping.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Planning to spend the transfer on extending my house because it is small
Planning to go and pay my wife s dowery
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement so far is my stable family and my home that many people don't have
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have been through in my life is when I got an accident where 2/3 of the people in the vehicle died but me I made it out that left me with one broken leg plus around 2011 I got really sick that most people thought I was going to die
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day are my evenings when I share a meal with my family after hard work
