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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From my second transfer, I bought 20 iron sheets at 15,000 KES, bought building posts at 13,000 KES, bought building trusses at 5,000 KES, bought building poles at 4,000 KES, bought clay soil at 7,000 KES and the remaining 4,000 KES, I have kept as savings to be spent later.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I no longer ask people for money because I have a business which gives e profit to spend on my family's daily expenditure
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 spent 5,000KES on buiyng ironsheet for building an iron roofed house, 2,500KES on medical expenses for my brother, and 2,500KES on increasing capital for my doughnut business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to expand my doughnut business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build my own house since l do not have any house. Secondly l would wish to expand my business to help generate more income. Lastly l would like to use the rest of the money to do farming in order to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor health condition which is hindering me from being productive and using most my money in medication.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after finishing my day's work.
