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 my first transfer on buying 30 iron sheets,timber.I also bought cushions,1 sack of maize paid school fees and medical bills for my children and mother.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a solar lantern which I use for lighting hence I don't buy parafine.
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 school fees (7000) and food (3000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a new house and pay school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying thirty iron sheets that I will use in building a bigger house for my family, I have three children who are in secondary school so I will spend part of the transfer in paying for their school fees, part of the transfer also I will spend it on building a toilet as the one I am using is for my neighbour, I will spend some part of the transfer on settling debts that I owe people in the market and the remaining amount I will spend on paying for the medication of my two kids who fall sick most often.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that the land that I have built my house on belongs to me and I acquired it through savings that I had from my business of selling fish.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that I face hunger with my children as my farm is not very fertile and when i plant crops on it they don't do very well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to the market in the morning to sell fish and I am able to sell the fish to my customers. This makes me happy as I am able to get some money that I can use in supporting my family.
