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 13 iron sheets for 8,450 KES to add to ones I had bought before, steel door for 6,500 KES, four windows for 8,000 KES and mud to fill up the walls for 12,000 KES, poles for 6,000 KES, nails for 1,500 KES, fissure board for 3,900 KES and paid 8,600 KES as labour charges.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a very small house, but I have managed to construct a much bigger house that can well fit my belongings and children.
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?
l have a small house that does not windows so l bought three windows at 2500 kshs each, l also bought utensils worth 1000 the last part of the money use for buying Goat.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to extend my house since it is too small to accommodate me with my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan renovate my house, install steel doors and windows. I also plan to fence my compound, put a gate and to buy water storage containers.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this house and furnishing it. Looking back when my husband died I didn't have a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is raising my children as a single parent. The burden of school fees and providing for their needs can be abit overwhelming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to work. I do voluntary couseling on HIV at the nearest hospital.
