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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l spent the transfer to pay collage fees of 12000 kshs to my son, l also spent the transfer to build a spacious house so l bought building materials at 24750 kshs, transport 2000 kshs, labor-charge 6000 kshs, l also bought 1 sack of maize at 3000 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was staying in very house that could not accommodate me with my family but now l have a spacious comfortable house.
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 a still door at 7,500KES then gave 2,500KES to my step son who is in a driving school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to buy a cow, expand my omena (small fish) business and then renovate my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy cement, sand and pay a construction worker to repair my house, I will also inject some capital into my business which deals with fish and groceries.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a house help and after saving for many years I was able to build my current house.
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 repair my house, it is dilapidated and I fear that it may collapse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the day when I am selling my wares, I run my business from the house and therefore I get to meet many people during the day and as we chat with them I get excited.
