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 bought 31 bags of cement at 25,000 KES, two lorries of sand at 15,000 KES then added some of my to the resat of the cash and paid 10,000 KES labour charge.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My health is now better because I used the Token to go for check up and got treated and my house is now very decent.
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 spent 6000 KES on hospital expenses when I was unwell, 1000 KES was my transport expenses and spent the rest on household shopping and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment to repair my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to go for asthma treatment . If the funds are remaining I will buy sand, cement and lime which I will use to plaster my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business and using the profits to buy household items. The business has also enabled me to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health, I am asthmatic and it has affected my internal organs, if I am unable to raise money for effective health care I might succumb to the illness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because I have not met anyone who can annoy me.
