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 bought 20 iron sheets at 13,000 KES, one still door at 7,000 KES, two still windows at 5,600 KES, one cow at 15,000 KES, one solar lamp at 8,000 KES then bought clothes and shoes for my children at 1,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I no longer use the paraffin to light my house because I have a solar lamp.
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 2,500KES on cultivating my piece of land, buying seeds and planting. I also spent 2,500KES on paying school fees for my child, bought a water tank @1,500KES, and a thermos and cups. I spent the rest of the money on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to pay school fees for my child.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, I have two of my children in high school and one in special school. I also want to expand my house and to buy a ploughing machine for farming.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is admitting my disabled child to school. Even though the school fees is way over board, I am proud because he is in school like the rest of his siblings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. Especially for the one in special school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the farm.
