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 5,500 KES of my first transfer on buying utensils and a table.I still have the rest of the money in Mpesa which I want to move to my home and build an iron roofed house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child stays in school because I paid school fees for her.
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 the transfer on paying school fees 5000 KES and used the balance on daily meals at home since i was very broke.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on clearing my child's fees .
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend a portion of my transfer to pay for school fees for my son who is in secondary.I am also planning to hire a portion of farm land to enable me grow crops for my own consumption.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l own two Cow that I bought through my savings and I have also managed to run my business successfully.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough funds to expand my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am resting from my daily duties as I listen to smooth music.
