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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From my second transfer, I spent 36,000 KES to buy cattle, I spent 5,000 KES as a dowry payment, bought uniform for my children at 3,400 KES, spent 2,800 for my own transport to my parents-in-law home, bought a dress for my wife at 1,200 KES, and the remaining 1,100 KES, I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to pay dowry for my wife
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 spent my token payment on a mattress KES 6000, a steel window and glasses KES 4200). I added KES 2000 to cater for withdrawal and transport charges.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on dowry payment and school fees for my children.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay my wife's dowry inorder to legalize our marriage.I am also planning to buy a water pump that will help me in irritating my farm.Lastly,I will spend the remaining amount to buy some furnitures.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having a wonderful family and owning a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is how to source for funds inorder to pay my wife's dowry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we are having dinner together as a family.
