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.
I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying two ox.I also bought a set of chairs and utensils.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I plough with my ox.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
l bought bedding , l bought uniform , l also started a small scale business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l plan to buy ox plough and pay school fee.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have a son who is supposed to join form one next year hence I'm planning to save some part of the money to pay for his fees.I am also planning to buy a cow that will aid in farming so that I can get sufficient farm produce.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,I would say being able to maintain my business and saving something out of it is the achievement I'm proudest of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is insufficient farm produce that can sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am able to provide breakfast for my family since it is my responsibility to make sure that they bite something before they go to school.
