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 plastered my house (22000), paid fees for 3 children (1300), bought 2 goats (6500), 2 bags of maize (6000), clothes and shoes (5000), food (2000) and invested 7000 in my chips business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have acquired livestock i could not afford, my house is now neat, secured with good windows and doors and free from dust and my children access food daily from the proceeds of my business.
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 payment on SILK Loan repayment for 3,000 KES, dry maize for 3,500 KES, school fee for 4,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum on extending and upgrading my existing house, paying school fee and buying a cow.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to renovate my house, buy a ploughing machine and cattle for farming and to venture into commercial poultry farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building this semi permanent house. Back then I lived in a leaking grass thatched house. I am proud because I consider this progress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. Sometimes my kids miss exams due to lack of cash.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I do house chores like cleaning the compound then going to the farm.
