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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I spent my second transfer on opening a shop and fully stocked it to help me generate some income from the profits made. This has greatly helped me considering the fact that I was jobless who depended on well wishers for survival. I could walk from door to door begging for left over foods for my children. My spouse had neglected us and was not bothered at all with the family's survival tactics. Other than that, I paid school fee for my son who was joining form one by then. Were it not for this transfers, the boy could have not made it to secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have experienced a very big difference in my daily life since I no longer walk begging for food but rather depend on my business for every basic need that the family may require. I feel I have transformed and a lot and very grateful for the effort the organisation has made towards this.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress, buying maize and settling debts
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying chairs, buying a bed, and paying school fees for my children
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy a bed and matress with the first transfer,the second transfer I will buy building materials and the the last one I will use it to build the house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that now I have a semipermanent house which is better off than the one I had before.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that am being regarded as the poorest person in the village which makes me very sad,people always look down on me as someone who can't achieve anything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am able to make my money.
