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 build my house so l bought building materials at 34050 KES, transport 3000 KES, labor-charge 6000 KES, l also bought 2 goats at 6000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a big difference in my life because l was staying in a thatched leaking house but now l am staying in a very comfortable iron-roofed house like other people.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6000 KES of my token payment on 6 iron sheets and the remaining 4000 KES on a sack of maize and the rest of food items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I will receive my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will buy more iron sheets and build a house then I will pay a dowry with the rest.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a home, buy a second hand motorcycle for business purposes instead of using a rented one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is raising my nephews and nieces. All my other siblings passed away and left their kids behind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough cash. The little I get I have to share with the owner of the motorcycle.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to work. I look forward to making good money every day.
