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 added some money from a group savings to the 50,000 KES and bought a new motorbike.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Since I bought a new motorbike to continue my 'bodaboda' business with, I am relieved from doing constant repairs which were costly and time consuming before. So am able to get good income since then.
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 spent 9000 KES of token payment on a steel door and a metal window and I spent the remaining 1000 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build and move to my home using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a new home since I am still living in my parents home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that we have struggled and bought a motorbike, a cow and a goat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after working and earning some money to support my family.
