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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My husband used 35,000 KES to take dowry to my parents, bought clothes for my children and myself at 3,000 KES, one cow at 10,000 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am no longer troubled on how dowry would be taken to my parents.
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 spent 3000 KES on sand, 3400 KES on 4 bags of cement and 2500 KES on a mason's labor.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on finishing my house construction and buying cattle for my dowry payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's too small for my family, cement my floor because it's made of poor quality soil that doesn't last and use the remaining amount to start a vegetable vending business so that I can be able to meet my basic needs with ease.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been a caring mother for my children, I work hard to ensure they eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is poverty. I have wanted to start a business so that I have a proper source of income to feed, educate and meet other needs of my family but I am restrained by lack of capital.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my family is together at the dinner table, talking and laughing.
