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 building materials at 31,000 KES and paid 8,000 KES school fees. I intend to spend the balance on medication/eye treatment and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to have eyes problems, but the token transfer enabled me to seek medication and now I'm feeling better.
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?
We spent my Token payment on redeeming my child’s Certificate from school for 5,000 KES, treatment for malaria for 2,500 KES, and dry maize for 2,500 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on changing from my current business to dry maize business, and also constructing a new house
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We would like to build and own a house since we don't have one. We would also like to set up a business of selling kerosene because we want something that will generate some income for us.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of was being able to educate my children upto secondary level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to raise money to seek treatment for my eye problem, this is because they are swollen and very painful and I cannot also see objects properly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm able to relax as I recall all the things that have happened throughout the day.
