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 ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials such as 34 pieces of iron sheets 27000 KES. I also bought 2 bags of maize for my family's consumption 10000 KES and fertilizer 1700 KES. I paid cultivation fees 1500 KES, school fees for my child who is in nursery and bought full school uniform as well 2000 KES. I also bought a calf 7000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are I am happy since I have cultivated my farm on time and at the end of this year I am certain of having good yields hence my household will be food secured. I have also bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful that I will build a decent house which I have been longing for in a long time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bed and mattress for my children at 3,500 KES, fertilizer, seeds and tilling at 4,920 KES then used the rest of the cash to pay 1,500 KES school fee for my child in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer that I called my spouse to give him the news.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is the poor produce from the farm realized this season due to the drought. My family fully depends on farming for their survival and since this time we did not get a hood harvest, it means we won't have the money to meet most of our needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon after taking lunch together with my family, seated under a tree, sharing stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We are so happy with the program because we feel we have the potential to to make it in life but for so many years we have always lacked the means.
