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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l spent the transfer to build so l bought building materials at 49000 kshs, labor-charge l spent my own money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because l am now staying in a very spacious house that accommodate me with my family.
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 paid 4,000KES on paying school fees for my child, and spent 6,000KES to increase stock for my fish selling business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My compound is really flooding with the heavy rains, my house is also in very poor condition; almost falling. I therefore plan to buy an ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand and cement which will be used to plaster the walls of my house. I will also use part of the transfers to pay school fees for my child who is in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having struggled with my business and saving my profits. I have been able to use the saved cash to pay school fees for my children and most have completed secondary school except one who is in his last year at secondary school.
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 my self, my business is not doing very well and this makes life difficult as my family has to do without many basic items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because I usually relax with my family after working all day long. Spending time with my family usually makes me feel loved by them.
