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 40000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying building materials (timber, iron sheets and nails) and used the rest to pay dowry.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I already have building materials which gives me the hope of soon building iron roof house.
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 a cow and the remaining 4000 KES of the token payment on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build my own home using this upcoming lumpsum since I currently stay with my mother-in-law.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to construct a decent iron roofed house because we are tired of living in a leaky thatched house.We are also planning to spend the remaining part of it to buy household items like furniture, utensils and beddings.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was being able to finish my primary level of education without dropping out like my peers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is that I am not able to raise school fees because I don't have a proper source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm with my peers as we relax and make funny jokes instead of idling and gossiping.
