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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l spent the transfer to extend my house so l bought building materials at 32300 KES, transport at 1200 KES, labor-charge at 5000 KES, l also bought mattress and cushions at 8200 KES, l bought solar at 3000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a very big difference in my life because l was staying in a very house that could not accommodate me with my family but now l am staying in a very comfortable spacious house.
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 (4000), chairs (3000), clothes (2000) and sand (1800)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to expand and plaster my house and to build anew house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend the transfer to plaster our house. We also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for our son in high school. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy bulls and oxen plough for ploughing. This will help us reduce the cost of farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement is that we have worked very hard and have been able to buy some cows which we keep. We get milk from the cows when they give birth.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a reliable source of income to sustain my family and the orphans whom I support. My late elder brother died and left behind orphans who I take care.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am able to get dinner for my family when am from my quarrying site.
