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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When I received my first lumpsum transfer, I built a semi-permanent house of 3 rooms with 20000 KES and I invested the remaining 30000 KES in quarrying business/ ground.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a big difference in my daily life since my quarrying business has been lucrative ever since I opened it. I make at least 1500 KES a day, which has improved the living standard of my household.
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 built a new house of 32 iron sheets using the whole of my token payment.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to plaster my main house with sand and cement and pay school fees for my children with my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house because my house is in a bad condition. Secondly I would wish to buy a cow which can help us incase of emergency. l would also like to pay the of the money in paying school fees for my children. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my step child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good shape.
