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 used my transfer to expand my house (30000), built a business shop (15000), bought a bag of maize (3200), shoes and clothes (1500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a small house but i afforded to expand it and now i am happy living in it because i now have my own room away from the children. I will revive my saloon business from which i can earn a daily income.
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 spent 3500 KES of my token payment on 7 cushions, 2700 KES of the transfer on tableware and the remaining 3800 KES on food and clothing for my household members.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my main house and pay school fees for my children using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house . Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school and daughter who is to join college. Finally l would like to buy a cow for milking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to pay school fees for my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when have done business and got some money to buy food for my family.
