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 15000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on a cow, 8000 KES on a steel door, 9000 KES on 3 steel windows, 8000 KES on 2 wooden doors, 3250 KES on 5 bags of cements and the remaining 6475 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a big difference in my daily life since I am now having my own house as opposed to before when I was homeless-sharing a house with my co-wife. I am now having full authority under my roof and again my I have gained a higher standard of privacy.
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 used my token payment to plaster part of my house (8000) and to buy food (2000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to complete plastering my house and buy a few livestock.
Enrolled
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 fix doors and windows. Secondly l would wish to buy cows to act as security incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built our own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support to educate my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when having sold fish and some money to support my family.
