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 iron sheets and other building materials that I used to build a new house. I used to stay in single room that could not accommodate me and my children. Using the some part of the money,I spent on buying a bull for ploughing.Something I did not have before and only relied on other people's which could take time before my farm is ploughed.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own bull and my land is ploughed on time now. I also have a more spacious house that comfortably accommodates me and my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token transfer buying school uniform for my children, I also bought 5 pairs of shoes for all my children and what remain I spent on buying daily food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and excited because that cash enable me to make a positive impact in my daily life.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to buy a water pump, that I plan to use to irrigate my farm, where I intend to grow tomatoes. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to buy two bulls, that I would use to plough my farms. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to pay school fees for my child, whom I expect to join form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Having bought this piece of land where my home is, with savings I made from the sales of tomatoes and watermelon, that I cultivated, is the achievement I'm very proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, providing food for my family, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons, when I'm relaxing with my friends, after I have finished my horticultural activities.
