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 deposited 15,000 KES to buy land, bought seats for 25,000 KES, a wall unit for 7,500 KES and the rest was spent on daily HH expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have deposited some money that will enable me to acquire land to build my 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 buying a bed and mattress.I also bought maize for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a piece of land which I'll later build a home.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a house and to start a business. I realize that fuel and paraffin are on high demand here, so I will invest in that business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of educating my younger brother. I gave up school to educate him after our parents died. It's my pride because I know that's what my parents would have wanted.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is sustaining my family's needs and wants. My income source is not stable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get called for any sort of casual job especially during morning hours.
