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 a second hand iron sheets and poles at 18,500 KES, new wall and roofing poles at 13,200 KES, three rolls of wire mesh at 6,200 KES, two bags of cement at 1,600 KES, paid 6,000 KES labour charge, used 1,300 KES on transportation, paid 2,300 KES examination fee for my two children in primary school then used the rest on food for the family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now very happy because my chickens that I bought with the Token are now really thriving.
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 bought 15 chickens at 3,600 KES, I also bought 2 goats at 5,500 KES and paid a debt of 500 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy cows.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy oxen for ploughing my farm. Secondly l would wish to do paultry farming to generate income to support my family. Finally l would like to expand my house because my house is very small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled through working for people as house girl and educated my children though they have not managed to get any job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to buy food and pay school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the of the is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
