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 added some of my savings to the first lumpsum and bought a motorbike.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Previously I was working on someones motorbike who could only pay me on commission but now I have personal motorbike hence reliable income.
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 clothes (3000), paid a loan(4500) and bought food (2400)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a second hand motorbike with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a second hand motorcycle for business purposes. I also want to join the Kenya Medical Training College to study nursing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is working hard to help my father especially after my mum passed away. He has since remarried but am glad I got him back on his feet.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is providing for my family, since am the breadwinner. I also take care of some of my siblings, the little I earn is not sufficient.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to work, any type of casual job I get called for.
