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 15,000 KES to buy a cow, bought 24 iron sheets for 14,400 KES, mattress for 4,000 KES, poles for 8,000 KES, nails for 1,000 KES and paid 2,000 KES as labour. The rest was spent on buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was living in a very small house (three iron sheet roofing) but now I live in a much bigger house which is spacious enough.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I transfer on buying 4 iron sheets ksh 4000 , farming ksh 3000 and the remaining part spent on meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I planning to start up livestock farming.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to build a bigger and better house,I will also buy some livestock to keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I bought some trees which I have planted,I know it will give me some money soon.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is feeding my family and providing basic needs,since we don't have a job. My house also licks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when we are able to have a meal.
