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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on plastering and fixing steel windows to my house.I also paid school fees and rented a land for ploughing and bought iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house has windows now hence a lot of fresh air.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 9 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying steel door and labour fee for fixing it.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a kitchen.I also want to buy water tank and start a fish business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy a tank since water is a problem here, I will also pay school fees for my daughter who just cleared her primary education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I was running a small business of selling second hand clothes
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been my eyes which have been ailing me for a very long time and I have not been able to get treatment
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part is when my children don't go to bed hungry
