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 built a kiosk shop (24000 KES), school fees(25000 KES)and the rest to add on business stock.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The difference is that I now have a shop which gives me income and my children goes to school without being sent home for fees. We are now comfortable.
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 invested a portion of the transfer in retail shop business. I also purchased family foodstuffs and other household items with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement the floor of my house with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to save the rest and add to the last transfer to enable me buy some parcel of land where I can cultivate.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house, expand my small business and buy a few household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having built our current house using my savings from my previous job as a waitress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is that my house is small and dilapidated. Whenever it rains it often gets flooded and I am unable to sleep.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up and pray. Then I make breakfast for my spouse and he goes off to work. This makes me happy because I am sure he will be back in the evening with something for the family.
