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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a small old house but now i live in a big three roomed house.
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 6500 KES of my token payment on 10 iron sheets and the remaining 3500 KES on food, school fees and clothing for my household members.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My main concern is how I can construct my main house and therefore I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment on this.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to construct a house for my family being that we are currently homeless and stay in my grandmother's house. I also plan to spend the transfer to start a business. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy furniture and other household items like utensils.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to raise my kids well and take them to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a house. I stay in someone's house because am homeless.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my children.
