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 used my first transfer to build a new house (41000), paid school fees for my child (3500), bought household utensils (3000) and repaid a loan (2000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a small house but now i have a new three roomed house, My child would have been chased out of school had i not paid school fees, l am very relieved.
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 used 4,000 KES to pay my sister in high school fee. Bought a mattress worth 3,500 KES. I also settled some loan with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house with a larger portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to cement the floor of the house I'll build.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a bigger house that will accommodate our family well.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have taken my young siblings to school and they are performing well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that of sickness and not being able to get treatment at the required time.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to work since I know I will make some money.
