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 ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the transfer to buy water-tank at 23000 kshs, l also spent the transfer to extend my house so bought building materials at 18600 kshs, labor-charge 2000 kshs, transport 2000 kshs the remaining balance l still have it with me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because we have water problem in our area, so l get clean water from the tank for personal use and l also sell it to the community for my daily income, l was also having a very small house but now l have a spacious comfortable house that accommodate me with my family.
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 used a portion of the transfer to pay rent at my business premise. I also purchased family foodstuffs with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to buy some furniture with the remaining portion.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting a small business of selling groceries in the village because at the moment my income is not stable and the remaining amount I will spend on repairing my house as he roof is now leaking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that was able to build my house using cash that I got from my house construction work and now a have my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that the kind of job I do is very hard and it requires a lot of strength and muscle and at times this is difficult for me when I am sick hence getting an income through my job is not easy for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to my place of work in the morning and I get paid. This makes me happy as I am able to support my family with cash for food and other basic needs.
