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 a larger portion of the first lumpsum in opening egg business and used 4000 in paying school fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because initially I used to sell boiled eggs but now I supply eggs to business people around the area.
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 used 4,800 KES to pay my high school son fee. Paid 500 KES rent. I also purchased other household items with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to invest the coming transfer in eggs business. Currently I sell eggs but in small scale so my main intention is to enlarge it.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to boost my business by increasing my stock so that I can serve many customers.I sell eggs on a small scale but I was planning to expand it so that I can reach many customers inorder to make more profit.I will also spend the rest of my transfer on school fees because I have kids who are in private school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have a family and I also own and operate my own business since it's my main source of livelihood.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face currently is lack of finances to enable me expand my business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm resting from my daily activities as I wait for my spouse to come back home with enough food.
