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 wall and roofing poles at 22,700 KES, 20 bags of cement at 13,000 KES, nails at 1,800 KES, used 1,500 KES on transport, paid 12,500 KES labour charge after using my cash to withdraw the L1.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now very spacious hence everything of mine is kept safely.
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 used my token to buy iron sheets and nails for building (10000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair and plaster my house then buy livestock with my upcoming lump-sum payment
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to build a new house because my house is very old and weak hence it can collapse anytime.I would also like to boost my bee keeping business because within a period of five months,it will start generating some income.Lastly,I would like to venture into livestock rearing business since it will be my additional source of income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a very hardworking farmer who grows crops for my own consumption and at the same time I practice bee keeping that generates a lot of income for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have to struggle single handedly to raise school fees for my kids and to provide them with the basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cultivating my farm because I'm able to monitor how my crops are growing.
