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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on enlarging my house to a bigger size that could suit the entire family. I also repaired my floor and bought household items like seats, bed and utensils. I am so happy about these.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is very different. My status has improving having bought most of the things I never had and built a bigger house which I could not be owning if I dint receive the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent second transfer on buying 10 iron sheets at 6,000 KES,timber at 4,500 KES,roofing poles 4,500 KES, roofing and ordinary nails at 2,500 KES, clay soil at 13,000 KES, wall poles at 6,000 KES ,3 wooden windows at 6,000 KES, a wooden door at 4,000 KES and paid 4,000 KES on wages.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having built a new house that is big enough for my whole family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought wall poles at 4,000 KES, nails at 1,500 KES, roofing poles at 3,500 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
AM planning to cement the floor of my house then buy goats with the rest of the cash.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use part of the money to build a three roomed semi-permanent house since I live in a very small house and use the rest to furnish the house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is I was able to train myself in mechanics.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is my current house is in a very bad state and it's also leaking. I need a better house and capital to start business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working on my farm land.
