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 used my transfer to buy two cows (40000), gumboots (900), sprayer (3000), tomato herbicides/pesticides (1000), a text book (900) and food (4000).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so thankful to GD and happy because i can sleep peacefully. I Have two cows that i bought for milk and young ones that will support me pay school fees for my children because i have no major income generating activity.
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 used my token payment to buy a goat (2500), grafted mangoes (3000), bought food (3500) and paid school fee (2000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy oxen, food and clothing for my family.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy farm inputs like seeds and fertiliser, the remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having been a farmer for quite a while and after selling my farm produce I was able to pay dowry and marry my wife.
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, I am just a mere farmer and the income I get is very meagre. This means that I can hardly afford to provide even basic necessities for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished all my daily tasks, I often get to relax with my family and friends as we have a meal and this makes me very happy.
