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 a lorry of sand at 13,000 KES, a lorry of gravel at 10,000 KES, a lorry of clay soil at 10,000 KES one still door at 7,000 KES, paid 8,000 KES labour charge then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought one mattress at 7,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now decently cemented hence we are not experiencing coughs as before due to dust.
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 used my token to pay school fees (4000), bought a sheep (2000), a bag of maize (2000) and invested in my grocery business (2000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a cow, plaster my house, acquire a second hand motorbike and buy food.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to cement my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to buy water tank since we have water problem around this area. Lastly l would like to buy a motorbike to help us transport goods.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are we have struggled and built iron roofed house through farming. Lastly we have also managed to take our children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the evening after selling tomatoes and getting some money to buy food for my family.
