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 6200 KES of my token payment on 10 iron sheets, 3500 KES on a mattress and I transported them at a total cost of 300 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I get this my upcoming lumpsum payment, I will pay dowry with the whole of it so that I can also be considered married.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a house for my spouse.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as an artisan for many years and after diligently saving my earnings for a while I was able to build my own house, pay dowry and buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to go for treatment, I am a bit sick and this makes me unable to even till my farms.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch and listening to my radio.