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 buy cement (18750), sand (3000), paint (3000), steel door (6500), 2 windows (5000), paid labor charges (10000) and bought food (3500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house was so dusty but now it is plastered i can dust and clean daily. My children also do not have to go hungry because food is available.
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 4000 KES of my token payment on a bed, 600 KES on a blanket and I invested the remaining 5400 KES on dagaa and vegetable business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a second hand motorcycle with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy a motorcycle which will help in paying school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have built my house,I have bought some furniture and I also have some livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have to educate my children but the business am doing is not bringing enough money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my daily chores.
