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 lumpsum transfer on paying school fees for my child.I also bought chairs and started a grocery business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I have an income from my business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid out debt worth KES 5000. I used the rest in my business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to build with the rest of the money and in buying houdsehold otems
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a kitchen, a toilet and buy a cow. I am planning to buy also furniture for my house, a bed and a mattress. I will also buy four goats using the transfer. I plan also to start a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is I have been able to build a house that I stay in with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I find it hard to get food to feed my family as I don't have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to my farm in the morning during this rainy season, am happy that I will harvest something to sustain my family.
