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 on building materials awaiting to build as follows: 10000 KES on a lorry of stone, 5000 KES on a lorry of sand then I spent 10000 KES on an oxen and I invested the remaining 25000 KES in a general shop.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am now able to push life smoother since I am running a general shop that generates for us daily income and cater for our basic 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 the token to pay a loan of 7800 KES and 2000 KES as capital for my business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum payment on extending my house to bigger size and buying a cow.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my business in order to increase my level of income, expand my house because it's small, plaster my house to save time and energy for smearing and buy bulls for ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that my son is educated up to fourth form level and is also trained as a carpenter. I managed to do this through small savings and I know that he will prosper in life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is little and so I am unable to invest more in my business to earn good profit.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the evening when I am in church thanking God for protecting my family throughout the day. I usually visit church every evening.
