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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We spent 10,000 to buy seats, bought a steel door at 7,000 KES; 12,000 KES was spent on plastering the floor and 4,000 KES spent on school fees. I started a business (bought 3 bags of dry maize) at 9,000 KES to sell for a profit.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I started a business that has enabled me to have steady and regular income and am therefore able to meet my daily needs without problems.
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 used a portion of the transfer to buy cushions for my chairs. I also gave my spouse the rest to top up with the little savings he had in order to buy an ox.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy a parcel of land where I can farm.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to purchase land and fence my compound using barbed wire so I can venture into horticultural farming and meet the needs of my family. I plan to use the remaining amount on my children's school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I assisted my spouse to build our house by purchasing iron sheets.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in my life is lack of sufficient funds to educate my children because they are in a private school and we don't have a reliable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning because I know that I have another chance to work and earn money.
