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 ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy two bulls that cost me 30000 KES,fifteen iron sheets that cost me 15000 KES that i will use build a new better house. I spent the remaining on buying food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is me having bulls for ploughing,i will never have to borrow other people's which sometimes i get so late and even go past planting season. I will be planting on time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 4000 KES of the first transfer on openning clothe business, 3000 KES on buying a steel window and used the rest of the money on buying food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend the upcoming transfers on building my compound. I'm also planning to buy bulls that will help me in ploughing my farm.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to open up a business to generate income to support my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a generator to supply water to my crops even during dry seasons to increase productivity. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to build our own home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to build our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to do better farming to increase productivity.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon when telling stories with my mother in law.
