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 my first transfer on buying 2 cows at 38,000 KES.I also paid school fees for my child,added capital to my husband's and my business and bought food for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my husband and I have good profits from our small businesses hence we meet our dail meets.
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 a sheep (2700), utensils (1000), chicken (900), food (2300) and paid fees (3000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy a cow, build a pit latrine and pay school fees with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to construct a toilet. We also plan to spend the transfer to boost my business. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to construct a house for our family. This was made possible by the savings that I made.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is that we don't have a stable source of income to buy foodstuff and also to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am in the farm weeding.
