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 20,000 KES to construct a bigger house, paid school fees for my child in secondary school for 5,000 KES, bought a sheep for 3,000 KES, bought a bag of maize for 3,200 KES, bought a cow for 15,000 KES and cushions for my seats for 1,400 KES. The rest was spent on daily food expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to construct a bigger house which can comfortably contain my family and our belongings. We do not squeeze into a tiny space any more.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment to pay secondary school fees (4000), bought a bag of maize (2000), a sheep (2000), a chair (800) and food (1000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build an plaster my house and buy a cow.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my son who is in secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a women's support group and eventually bought some sheep with the savings I had accumulated.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to renovate my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am from working in my farm.