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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the transfer to buy 2 cow-bulls at 30000 KES, l am planning to plaster my house so l have spent 10000 KES to buy sand, l also spent 6000 KES to buy 2 sacks of maize, the remaining balance l spent on clothing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was using money to hire people with cows to work on my farm but now l do not that because l have my own cows.
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 bought one still window 4,500 KES, paid 1,000 KES tithe in my church, bought clothes for my child and myself at 1,500 KES then gave then gave the rest to my husband to pay school fee for my child in high school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to farnish my current house by installing still windows then cement its walls and floor.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to finish plastering my house so that I can paint it and furnish it.I am also planning to spend the rest of the amount on school fees and education materials.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I am a mentor to my children and I am also proud of being a good mother to my children because I take care of their needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of capital to start my own business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my children bid me goodbye as they go to bed.
