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 second transfer on buying thirty iron sheets costing 21000 KES, a boat at 28000 KES and the remaining money was spent on food
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that am now able to earn my daily bread from the boat hence making my family to leave a life of wellbeing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my children.I also bought utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. If there are any funds remaining I plan on paying school fees for my daughter who is in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a table banking group. I managed to save some money with other members and eventually I bought a goat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools and primary schools. If I am unable to raise the required fees they may have to defer their studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I can praise God for blessing me and my family with good health.
