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 spent my first transfer on construction of about 60% completion, and spent 50,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am soon getting a better house sooner than I had planned, thank you GD.
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 the transfer on buying 1 sack of maize ksh 2800, 4 bags of cement and ksh 3200,labor 4000
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning on doing finishing in my house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to do a proper finishing of my house, by plastering the walls and the floor. I also plan to invest in farming and to pay school fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is farming. I practise all round farming including tree planting. When I was building my house I didn't have to buy timber, I generated from the trees I planted.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees for the kids. Our income sources are limited.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get called for a casual job.
