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 on building my own home and moving from my parents in laws' home. I also bought clothes for myself and my kids.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen great difference in my life, I was really suffering in poverty but my life has changed for the better.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fee for my children and bought cloths and food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on constructing a house since my house is old.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy a piece of land where l can build my own house since l do not have land. Finally l would like to pay school fees for our siblings who are total orphans.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I have got some casual work to do knowing that I will get money to buy food for my family.
