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 used 30,000 KES to restart my omena business that had collapsed, paid 10,000 KES school fee for my four children, bought 8 iron sheets at 5,600 KES, three kilograms of nails at 1,500 KES, then my mother added me some money and I bought two sacks of maize at 3,500 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My fish business is now giving me some income that helps me to care for my family.
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 bought steel door at 5,500 KES and spend 4,000 KES towards boosting my business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to but livestock and start another business.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement, sand, timber, round poles, iron roofing sheets and nails which I will use to build a better house. I also intend to pay dowry and start a small fish trading business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as security guard and after many years of saving my salary I was able to build my current house and furnish it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the beach and I am able to get fish, some of which I sell and some I consume.
