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 much of the transfer on buying an iron door and windows, and extended my house to make it more spacious. i also bought a a sewing machine for my work.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had borrowed a sewing machine and the owner had since taken it back leaving me with nothing to work on. I am glad that I now have my own sewing machine and can continue with my work.
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?
We spent my Token payment on paying deposit for solar panel for 10,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on buying a sewing machine since I am a trained Dressmaker, extending our existing house, and also buying a bull to support ploughing activities
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy a sewing machine to enable to do tailoring to generate income to support my family. Secondly l would wish to build a new house because my house is leaking and is very small. Finally l would like to buy household items for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of farming equipment to enable us do better farming.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day when my children are able to go to school without being sent home for school fees.
