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 a larger portion of the first lumpsum on buying building materials (nails, timber and iron sheet), used 9000 KES on buying bedding and bought a television at 9100 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have the hopes of soon building because I already have building materials.
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 my token on iron sheets and nails (5000), food (4500) and fees (750)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to open a business, farm tomatoes and vegetables and buy a cow.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to construct a house being that we stay in a rental house and this has become a burden to us. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. We also plan to spend the transfer to rent a parcel of land where we can grow crops.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to buy a table and two chairs. Life hasn't been easy for our family in terms of getting income but we managed to buy the items out of the little money that we make from the lake.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that we have faced in life is lack of adequate income. Life has been harsh on us to the extent that we have been forced to miss meals so as to make ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am able to get food for my family.
