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 most of the transfer to buy building materials as l am planning to build a new house, l also bought cow-bull for farming.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that l am now sure that l will have a house of my dream and l will lead a comfortable life like other people in our community.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to pay school fees worth 8000KES and paid hospital bills 1900KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer to construct a nice house and buy some cattle.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a small business selling fast moving consumer goods like sugar and cooking fat.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having made sisal ropes and after selling the ropes I was able to educate my son up to university level. This was possible because I saved my profits diligently.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health, I have not been able to go for treatment because I lack enough money to pay the hospital. I may succumb to the illness if my financial situation does not improve.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I usually have very little to think about.
