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 bought 40 iron sheets at 26,000 KES, 49 wall poles at 14,400 KES, one sheep at 2,500 KES, am still having about 7,000 KES in my Mpesa account which am planning to use on labour charge.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now very happy because I'm now on an upper level in life compared to before.
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 5000 KES of my token payment on 2 sheep then I paid primary school fees for my children using 1000 KES of the transfer and the remaining 4000 KES on food and utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
If you can send me this my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will buy necessary materials and build an iron-roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house in my own compound and save the rest of the money in the bank that I can use in future to educate my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have given my family a house to live in and I have worked hard to feed them even though I have no proper source of income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of sufficient finances to care for both my mother and my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am back from work with food for my mother and my family.
