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 building materials (26 iron sheets,1 steel door,3 steel door,nails and polls).I also bought a set of chairs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is doing well hence I make good profits and I can meet my daily needs.
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 spent 4650 KES of my token payment on a sack of maize and sorghum then invested the remaining 5350 KES in my general shop.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build an iron-roofed house for my son and pay dowry using the remaining part of it.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small and the iron sheets got burnt so they can collapse anytime. I also plan to build my son a house and boost my fish vending business so as to earn more profit.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through my small business I have managed to build a house and rear livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I have many dependants and my income isn't sufficient to cater for all our financial needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished work and I am in my house enjoying singing for my God.
