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 first lumpsum transfer on buying 30 iron sheets.I also bought a set of chairs and a cupboard.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to pay school fees for my child and she went back to school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 13, pieces of ironsheet for building a house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I have suffered for many years living in a rental house for many years, I therefore want to buy more ironsheet, and build an iron roofed house. I also want to also pay my wife's dowry.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to build a house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I bought a cow with proceeds from farming tomatoes.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is that I have no house of my own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is when I come from work in the evening with food for my children.
