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 the transfer on buying 20 pieces of iron sheets ksh 20400, poles 35 pieces ksh 5900, timber ksh 9000, nails ksh 3400, 1sack of maize ksh 3000,labor ksh 3000 and school fees ksh 3000.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen is like i am now in a spacious house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 3,000 KES school fees. I also bought a goat and food with the remaining amount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new house since the current one is crowded. I also wish to buy a cow with the remainder.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning build a bigger house because my house is small, buy a dairy cow for milk and use the rest on foodstuffs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to take good care of my family by small profits I accrue from fish vending business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of sufficient finances to meet my family's basic needs because I lack 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 am around my friends, talking and laughing.
