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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3rd Payment
access_time over 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought a cow at 25,000 KES,3 goats each at 2,500,their transportation costed me 500 KES,built them a shed which the labour charges amounted to 2300KES.I also bought a steel door at 7,000 KES,a mattress at3,500 KES,paid 2,500 KES on school fees and the rest of the money i spent on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the fact that i have my own ivestock which can be of great benefit in future.
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 received my token payment when I had some debts to settle and therefore I used 3500 KES for settling the debt, I spent 3000 KES on a goat and the remaining 3500 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to dig and build a latrine with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy farm inputs like sugarcane cuttings and fertiliser. The remaining transfers will be used to hire a tractor to plough the farm.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a women's support group and after saving for a while I was able to buy a dairy cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse. We do not even know if we will be able to plough our farm this season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I can thank the Lord for blessing me and my family.
