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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I will be able to soon have my own house which can comfortably contain my belongings and my family. Due to the transfers am no longer worried about buying materials that I will use to construct my 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 mattress, food and a sheep.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house and buy livestock.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to build a bigger house for my family because my current house is small, buy household furniture such as chairs and start livestock rearing so as to be able to educate my children in future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have been able to cater for the needs of my family by engaging in small businesses.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that I have lived in a very small house for many years due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because not all people wake up from sleep, others die at night.
