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 used my first transfer to pay rent for a shop (20000) and stocked the shop (30000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to depend on sisal business that was not doing well but with this transfer i managed to get a room and stocked it fully. I now earn a daily income from my shop and life is much easier.
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 the transfer on buying one cow ksh 9000 , the baalance we bought food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to take my child for an operation he got injured while playing.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to buy cattle and a ploughing machine for farming. We also plan to buy household items that we lack.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that i do subsistence farming. I invest my resources in this to ensure my family has enough food through out the year.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is the that our income sources are limited and unsustainable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am making rope which I sale after.
