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 28 iron sheets at 17,640 KES, 34 roofing poles at 5,780 KES, 32 wall poles at 6,000 KES, nails at 2,000 KES, one still door at 7,000 KES, paid 3,500 KES labor charge then added some of my money to the rest cash and bought one sofa set at 9,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am no longer worried about the rains because my house is decent and not leaking.
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 my token payment on buying a bed and a mattress.I also started a maize business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a cow.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to use the transfer to build a house and then I use part of it to pat dowry. We then plan to start a small business. The remaining balance will be spent on school fees for my kids.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that we are proud of is that we have managed to bear children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we are currently homeless and therefore staying in a rented house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am able to get food for my family.
