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 my first lumpsum transfer on building an iron roofed house.I also bought 28 iron sheets and paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child goes to school without being sent home for fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on buying a bed and a mattress.I also paid school fees for my children and bought food for them.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying 2 cows for ploughing.I also want to plaster my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy oxen to enhance farming. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to support my family. I would also like to plaster my house and do fitting for the house such as windows. Finally l wou
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are l have paid dowry to my parents inlaw and also built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning after working in my farm and seeing that my farm is doing well.
