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 to build my house in my own compound as required of me by traditions. I sent 38,000 KES on this. Using 10,000 KES,I paid school fees for my daughter in secondary school. She is now in school and I do not panic as she will not be sent away anytime soon.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own compound that I man. I use to be in my father's compound before and this used to eat me up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on business start-up (fresh fish ) and on purchase of iron sheets ( 4,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt overjoyed because I could change my status from a House-help to a small business owner.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house,I will also pay school fees for daughter who is to join high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we bought a cow through the small jobs that we do,we also managed to buy a motorcycle which gives us little income.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is having my own business,I normally go to sell for people and I get paid very little money which I can not use to establish my own business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of day is when I come from work and I have something to eat.
