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 first transfer on burial expenses for my late brother for 25,000 KES, as well as purchase of house construction materials (25 dumu iron sheets, 12 kg assorted nails, assorted poles) for 25,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to give my brother a decent burial , and also I have bought house construction materials and will soon put up a better house.
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 paid my college school fees using 8000 KES of my token payment and I spent the remaining 2000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will build a permanent house 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 pay school fees my school fees since I only have forth form certificate and I would like continue with my education. Secondly l would wish to build iron roofed house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to take my wife to technical training.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest of the day is in the morning when my family is in good health.
