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 bought 20 iron sheets at 10,200 KES, 35 wall poles at 5,200 KES, 30 round poles at 4,500 KES, 10 kilograms of nails at 2,000 KES, used 1,500 KES on transportation, 4,500 KES labor charge, one lorry of clay soil at 10,000 KES, two sheep at 3,750 KES, two goats at 3,450 KES, one sack of maize at 1,500 KES then used the rest on food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My family is eating well and I have a lot of peace.
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?
We spent 3,700 KES to do house repair and bought seats worth 7,000 KES. (They added part of their own money for this)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to buy some bulls and a hand plough so as to hire out to be used in people's farms.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a toilet. I also plan to use the transfer to pay school fees for my children in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to buy sheep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is not being able to provide adequate food for my children. My family is always susceptible to famine.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in my farm weeding. I feel very happy because I am assured of getting food.
