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 solar worth 3,000,a sack of maize worth 3,500,went to visit my child in school transport worth 600,bought a hen worth 350,a radio worth 800 and used the rest of the money for upkeep
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have solar and my house is bright at night and also a radio i can get informed of anything happening
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 payment to pay school fees (6000), bought a solar lamp (1500), 4 chicken (1200) and food (1300).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy iron roofing sheets to replace the old ones on my house, I will also buy cement and sand to be used to lay down a cement floor in my house. Finally I will use the remaining funds to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having tilled my farm and after selling the produce I have been able to pay school fees for my children and now only two of my children are yet to complete school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is that ever since my spouse died I am the sole breadwinner, my small business is overwhelmed and cannot meet all the demands of my family and they often lack a lot of things.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am finally getting ready to sleep, this is because I often work the whole day and evenings are the only time I relax.
