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 electric installation in preparation for starting salon and barber business (30,000 KES), starting a grain business for 10,000 KES and also providing transport for my children to travel and rejoin me in my new marriage (10,000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have began a business which is growing, and soon I will establish a bigger business that will be able to sutain the family, thank you GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment to buy a solar lamp (3000), bought a cupboard (6000)and food (1000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to expand and plaster my house and to connect electricity to my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to invest in business, of selling fruits like mangoes and bananas. I also plan to build a home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is raising my children, through their education and basic needs. Before I got married here I lived as a single mother of three children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that I don't have a home. I live in my cowife's compound. There's a lot of conflict here between me and my cowife that is.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when doing house chores like washing clothes during morning hours.
