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 10000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying cattle, 28000 KES in plastering my house, bought a solar panel at 7000 KES, used 2000 KES in paying for NHIF and used the rest of the money in buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am in good health and I am no longer sicking because I am at peace since I have achieved my goals.
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 spent my token payment to buy iron sheets and nails (8600) and food (1300).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair the roof of my house and buy livestock.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to to change the roofing of our house. Secondly l would wish to do paultry farming to generate income to sustain my family. Finally l would like to better farming to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built a permanent house though not completed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my granddaughter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when working in my farm and my crops are doing well.
