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 my transfer to buy building materials- sand, concrete, stones, (49000) and food (500).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a small house that i cannot host visitors or even store my food/stuff, i have already bought materials and will build a bigger 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 spent my token payment on my grandchild's university fee debt (4800) and used (5000) for farming and weeding.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house, pay school fees and start a business with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan spend the transfer to revive my business which closed down some years a go after making huge losses. I also plan to spend the transfer to expand my house to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my business closed down after making huge losses. I haven't been able to get a better source of income that can enable me feed my family and meet their needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning when am in the farm.
