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 the first lumpsum on buying building materials at a cost of 32100 KES, started up a business using 10000 KES, bought bedding at a cost of 3000 KES and used the rest of the money in buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I get daily income from the business I opened.
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 my token to buy a mattress (5200), a sack of maize (2500), food (1500) and paid school fees (700).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees,buy uniform form my children and I will also look for some bedding for my children
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that am a good farm and I harvest a lot,which makes my family to have food security
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is when my children are sent away for school fees and I have no money to pay,they are forced to stay at home which makes me very sad.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when my children have something to eat and they are in school.
