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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third cash transfer to buy a cow worth 17000KES,build a house worth 30000KES and food 1200KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Yes,my new goal is to take my child to college and help my son pay dowry.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never recieved the transfer since I have managed to build a big house,bought some cattle and invested in my business which is currently doing well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my child.I also bought maize for my consumption and still have 35,000 KES which I want to build a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have food for my family since I bought maize.
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 college fees for my daughter in catering college (8000) and bought food (1900).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house, buy chairs and help my son to pay dowry.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools and primary schools. I will also use part of the transfers to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails, timber and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build an external kitchen and repair my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling fast moving consumer goods. The business enabled me to educate two eldest children up to secondary school level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health. This has hindered me from running my business and thus I can hardly afford to provide basic needs for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because I am able to praise and worship my Lord for granting me life.
