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 my second transfer to buy two bulls that cost me 40000 KES. I wanted to plough a bigger land,I used the remaining amount to buy ten iron sheets that cost me 6500 KES. I spent 3500 KES to buy timber that i want to use to construct a new house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that i will never sleep hungry because i will produce enough. I used to sleep on a mat bu now i have a mattress. I am so happy.
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 bought a matress, a bag of maize for consumption and utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy oxen so that I may cultivate maize and not rely on purchase in future. I also plan to construct a pit latrine.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for myself. The remaining transfers will be used to buy household items like chairs, utensils and a mattress.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a successful farmer and I even managed to buy some iron roofing sheets with proceeds from the sale of my crops.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to buy some oxen and a ploughing machine which I can use to till my farm. This means that I will not have a source of income this year and therefore have to work in other people's farms in order to earn some money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning if I wake up when I am feeling energetic. This often means that I can do some work and earn a living.
