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
48200 KES ($474 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 renovating my house 30000 KES, paid my children school fees 20000KES and bought food for my family 8000 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is start a small scale retail shop for my income.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now i have an iron sheet roofed house and paid school fees for my children which i wouldn't have manage if i never received the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on 22 bags of cement 17200 KES, 3 steel doors 22500 KES, sand 8000 KES and paid labor charges 15000 KES. I topped up 13000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Th biggest difference is that i am about to complete the house that my husband started building for me and now i am not ashamed to host relatives and friends.
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 invested the whole of my token payment in a general shop.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will build a semi-permanent house of 34 iron sheets.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to renovate my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling fast moving consumer goods and after diligently saving my profits I have been able to educate my children and feed my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to support my family's every need. My spouse died quite some time back and I have been the sole breadwinner, this has been quite difficult and they often lack basic items essential for their wellbeing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am at my small shop selling fast moving consumer goods. I usually interact with a lot of people and the atmosphere is usually very lively.
