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 transfer on a sofa set (20000), iron sheets (10000), a cow (10000), household utensils and food (5000) and full school uniforms for my 5 children (4000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a kitchen that fell but i managed to start putting up a new one. My children are looking healthy and are smartly dressed and i acquired assets that i could not afford like nice comfortable sofa and a cow that will give me milk and young ones.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress and water containers. I also build a kitchen with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in second hand clothes business. I'm also planning to purchase some furniture with the remaining amount.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a small business and also use part of the money to lease land and do some commercial farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is having completed my secondary education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of school fees for my children and how to feed them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening, but this only occurs when I have had a peaceful day.
