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 first lumpsum on buying 2 cows at 30000 KES, paid 7000 KES school fee and used 3000 KES on buying utencils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have cows which is an investment and they also keep me busy.
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 on buying 12 pieces of iron sheets 6000 KES and poles 5000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on starting up a small business.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house so that church visitors can fit in whenever they visit, pay dowry, pay my college fee and expand our doughnut business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have played an important role in the development that we have attained as a family. I have assisted my spouse to purchase household furniture, raise livestock and improve our doughnut business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of sufficient resources to meet the daily basic needs of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up a live. I always thank God for life each morning.
