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 second transfer on buying furniture worth 35000KES, bought 2 goats and a cow at 10000KES while use the remaining 5000 KES to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in your daily life is that i now have good furniture.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6,000 KES to buy paint and paint my house and spent 4,500 KES to buy window panes. (Added some money from other sources)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to start a business. (Selling second-hand clothes)
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a small business selling fish. I will be buying fish at wholesale prices and later on retailing them in various towns.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having given birth to six beautiful children who are my pride and joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself. I have a large family and taking care of their basic needs is not easy. Even at mealtimes my family hardly leaves the dining table with full stomachs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch. I am always very happy when I am having a meal together with my family.
