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 transfer to plaster my house (24500), bought chairs (10000), a table (4800), a suitcase (2800) and food (6800).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a semi permanent house but now i have a good, clean permanent house, i have chairs and my business is now stable. My living standards have improved and now i can walk head high.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow for keeping @ 6,000KES, and a matress @3,400KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy seats to furnish my house, and cemeny the floor and walls of my house. I also hope to start a small business in selling cereals and legumes, and also pay school fees.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to renovate our house, furnish it, buy livestock like cows and goats. We also plan to invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is this house which we built with proceeds from our small business. Looking back, we rented a house at the shopping center because we were homeless. I am also proud that my husband managed to pay my dowry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is just maintaining my business and ensuring it's sustainable and not running at a loss.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I receive cash from family or friends.
