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 second transfer to buy 2 cows for 30000 KES to pay my dowry and 5000 KES as hand cash to give my parents. I also bought a goat for 2500 KES, table for 3000 KES, 10 roofing iron sheet for 7000 KES and maize for consumption for 2200 KES. The remaining cash i spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the happy life i'm living now as i can sort out my bills
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a set of seats @3,000KES, and a bag of maize @2,000KES. I also bought clothes for the children and ourselves and utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is in poor condition, I therefore plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house and make it a permanent.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that we have a roof over our head.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of employment which makes life very difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am resting after a long days work.
