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 the first transfer to buy materials and build a house. The little amount that remained I spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a small house but now I live in a bigger comfortable 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 started a quarry business so that I may have a source of income.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I live in a very small house and I have children. I hope to buy ironsheet ,timber and nails, and build a more spacious iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to start a small business with the first transfer. The second transfer I will use to enlarge my house and the third transfer I will use to buy livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement that I can think of is having started a small business for my spouse. This is because I saved earnings from casual labour jobs in order to get capital for her business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning, I am happiest in the morning because God has blessed me with life.
