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 a cow at 25,000 KES, paid 10,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, bought school uniforms for my four children at 5,000 KES, bought utensils at 2,000 KES, clothes for the family at 2,000 KES, 20 kilograms of beans at 1,500 KES then used the rest food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have my milk cow which gives me hopes of milking my own cow.
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?
l spent 4500 kshs to buy mattress, l also paid school fees of 3000 kshs for my children the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l want renovate my house because it is in a bad condition.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a toilet and to renovate our house, since the walls are made of tin sheets, we plan to replace that with bricks and cement.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is being able to take care of my wife and children, even though the kids are not that old.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is lack of a sustainable income source.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around mid day when I go to preach. I am also a part time pastor.
