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 25000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a bull, 5000 KES on 3 goats, 10500 KES on 15 iron sheets and I spent the remaining 9500 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was initially getting it hard to feed my family but when I acquired an oxen, I have been able to farm actively and produce more food that keeps my family food secure as opposed to before, the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
We spent my Token payment on purchase of a mattress and clothing for the children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We plan to spend the upcoming lump sum payment on buying a bull and construction of a fish pond.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to buy clothing for our children first and pay a few debts,then we will also build a bigger house and fence our compound.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement was that I was once an electrician and was making good money to take of our needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship has loosing some of our family members,who we depended on so much for support.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part is when we are all healthy and reading the word of God as a family.
