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 house at my own home. I spent the transfer to pay my collage fee, because l very sure if l completed my course of tailoring l will open my tailoring shop and earn a living. I also spent my transfer to buy utensils the remaining balance I spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now sure of completing my course of tailoring of which l know after that l will open my tailoring shop and get my daily income from it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer on buying two bags of maize being that it was a dry season and getting food was difficult, I also paid school fee to my child in secondary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I didn't have any single cent to buy food for my family that day.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture. We also plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have worked hard and have been able to buy furniture.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a stable source of income to support our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am having supper with my family.
