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 plan to pay for a piece of land that we want to buy and build our home on because we are currently renting a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I will be able to build my own home and settle on.
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 bought iron sheets (5000), i sent 3000 to a sick relative and bought food (1900).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build and buy livestock.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy land and build a new home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is the assets i have acquired like utensils, water storage containers and furniture. It's my pride because I bought this out of my savings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the need to build a house. We are renting because we are 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 supper for my husband and kids.