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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We bought a cow for 20,000 KES, solar panel for 4,500 KES, 4 sheep for 13,000 KES, two bags of maize for 6,000 KES, poultry for 3,000 KES and paid school fees for 1,500 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We have bought a solar panel and now the lighting in the house is efficient and livestock that gives me milk and manure to use in my farm.
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 paid 2,000 KES on school levies (primary school), bought a mattress at 6,000 KES and 1,000 KES on clothes.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge my house as it is small, buy a cow and goats and also buy a water tank.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to expand and renovate the house, buy furniture and beddings, pay school fees and to send some cash to our parents.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is building a kitchen house. I saved as much as could to pay for the construction and labour. Whenever I look at it I feel proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is that we have a loan to pay which my husband is being deducted. We are abit financially incapacitated now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when a friend or relative sends me cash.
