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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Alice's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"Receiving this money means better Education for my children. Am an elderly woman with two children in secondary school, paying fees as been a challenge for me since I only depend on farming and recently lack of enough Rains has affected production hence no income. I will spend ksh 50,000 on paying school fees and clearing remaining fee balance. The remaining amount I will buy a Dairy cow Worth ksh 30,000, foodstuffs and furniture for my house."
Mary's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is putting food on the table for my family. This is because I have for so long depended on my farm to get food but prolonged drought has been a hindrance. I have tried to supplement this with charcoal vending but the returns are very little."
Safari's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Safari enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will buy one acre of land costing 30,000 and then I will build my house on that piece of land which will cost me 40,000.I am living on a community land which I cannot own it myself and I am seeing the importance of having my own house on my own land . The remaining amount of money I will buy two oxen and a plough to start farming on that piece of land.two young oxen will cost me 30,000 shillings and a plough will cost me 9,000 shillings .I would like t establish good security for my family."
Hamisi's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Hamisi enrolled.
"Receiving this money means improving my business. I do a business of buying and selling charcoals at the market. I use a bicycle to transport the charcoal. This is very tedious and I only carry one bag of charcoal worthy 90kg. Selling one bag of charcoal earns me ksh.1200. I want to buy a motorcycle so that I can be carrying five bags of 90kg each per trip. This will make me earn Ksh.6000 per trip. The motorcycle will cost Ksh. 90000. I will use the remaining amount to buy a piece of land for agriculture."
Kazungu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kazungu enrolled.
"Two oxen and a plough is what I have always wished to own. This is because I will be able to till more land and earn income as well when I plough other people's land. Receiving this money will bring to reality this wish. I will set aside 400 USD for this. Improved yield will ensure that my children get more food. Ploughing an acre of land will earn me around 20 USD which will be a big boost for my income."
Mwanasiti's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mwanasiti enrolled.
"Receiving this money means upscaling my dressmaking business. I have only one machine and I do my work at home. My house has one bedroom and it's not spacious for the family and also for me to do my business. I will buy one more machine at a cost of Ksh. 15000 and build a small house for my business at home. This will cost Ksh. 35000. I will also buy materials for my business worthy Ksh.20000. Currently I do make repairs and I earn Ksh. 2000 per month. When I upscale my business , I will earn approximately Ksh. 10000 per month."
Caroline's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Caroline received a $504 initial payment.
"My dream has been to see my children excel in their education. We have experienced prolonged drought in my region and due to this, one cannot depend on crop farming as a main source of livelihood. My small piece of land cannot also allow me depend on crop farming. Buying milk and maize all year round leaves one financially drained and I do not want this to be my case as I want to see my children study up to the levels they wish. My transfers came in handy as it enabled me to purchase two heifers. When they reproduce, I will be selling milk and use part of the income to pay school fees for my children and to buy food for the family. I am grateful and can proudly say that my daily life has changed since I now live knowing that I will be able to achieve my dream without much struggle."
Jescar's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jescar received a $504 initial payment.
"It was around 8 o'clock in the morning when I received a message notification on my phone. Upon reading it's contents, my heart was filled with joy. I immediately knew that my dream of building a more spacious house for my family would finally come true."
Kaingu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kaingu enrolled.
"Receiving this money means improved living standards to my household. I plan to achieve this by spending Kahs.40,000 to buy four indigenous cows to produce for my own consumption. I will also spend Kshs.30,000 to buy ten indigenous goats. The remaining amount will help me cater for other basic needs such as food."
Martha's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Martha enrolled.
"Receiving this money means improved living standards in my household. I plan to achieve this by spending Kshs.20,000 to renovate my house. I will spend Ksh.18,000 to buy six goats at Ksh 3,000. I will also use part of the transfers to pay school fees for my two grandchildren who are in forms four and three. The remaining amount will help me to buy food."