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 building an iron roofed house.I also bought started a small business,bought a sheep and a set of chairs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house now which accomodates my family well.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy chairs. I also purchased family clothes and foodstuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a spacious iron roofed house with a larger portion of the the transfer. I'm also planning invest the rest in second hand clothes business.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a new house and buy household items for the new house. The remainder of the money we will use to start a business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this house I built, I was homeless.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is sustaining my family's needs, I try so hard but it's tough
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get paid at around noon.