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 mattress at Kshs. 4500, I used Kshs. 3500 to pay debts, I used Kshs. 1000 to buy food staffs while Kshs. 1000 I used to buy maize grains
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
At least I now own household assets like like seats. Again I now own my savings account
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token payment to buy matress at 4500 KES, paid dept for 3500 KES, used 1000 KES to buy maize and the rest other food stuffs.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will use the next transfer to repair my house and buy seats.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to cement my house and fix windows. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children who are in high school. Lastly I would wish to remarry so that I can get some one to support me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is my education because I am a professional though I got an accident which left me disabled.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when reading account books .
