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 34000 KES in building a house for my son, 9000 KES in buying steel windows for my house, 2000 KES on medication and spent the rest on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My son didn't have a house and was staying in his late brothers' house with his family but now he has his own house.
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 5000 KES of the token transfer on settling my debts and the remaining 5000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I have a plan to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on a cow and build an iron-roofed house for my son.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance of the house. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Lastly l would like to buy a cow which will help me in future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my husband died when I did not have a house but I have struggled to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is over dependency since my son died living me with his children and my own which has really been a challenge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when sharing and telling stories with my fellow women.
