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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used 3400 shillings to offset an M-shwari loan, I bought 1 sac of maize at 2600 and bought my children clothes at 1000, my clothes 1500 and gave my wife 1000 for house expenses the rest was used for miscellaneous expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that i now have foo and i have also bought materials for building my house
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 spent my token on food (2400), shoes (1050), clothes (2000), tomato seeds (500) and pesticides (3600).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and repay a loan with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles and nails which I will use to build a better house. The rest of the transfers will be used to set up a fish pond and buy fingerlings which I will rear and latter sell.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having met and married my spouse, she has given me three wonderful children who are my pride and joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a proper house, my current house is too small and it can barely accommodate my three children and my spouse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning if I wake up when I am feeling well, this means that I can look for some work and earn some money.
