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 build a new house (46500) and treat my husband (3000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to live in a very small house but now i have a lot of space that can host visitors comfortably.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6000 KES on hiring a cultivating tractor, 2500 KES on bean seeds, 500 KES on my husband's treatment and 500 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan on doing house repairs.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to purchase tools for farming, buy Iron sheets and expand my house because it's small and can't accommodate my visitors. I plan to use any remaining balance on cementing my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I worked hard on people's farms and managed to single handedly build my current house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life currently is poor health. My spouse and I are going through a difficult time of poor health.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when my family wake up a live.
