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 16 bags of cement at 12,000KES, a lorry of sand at 10,000KES, three still windows at 7,500KES, paid 15,000KES labor charge, 4,000KES school fee for my three children then used the rest on food for the workers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now feeling honored in the village now that I have a house and my children are not being kicked out of class due to fee arrears.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 3,000KES for school fees for my child, and bought basins and utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy oxen and a plough for prearing my land during planting season. I also plan to cement the floor of my house, and pay school fees for my child.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my child who is in secondary school,I will buy a bull and a ploughing machine that we can use to plough our farm and I will also buy a solar panel so that I can have light in my home at night.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to build my house using cash from our village saving and lending scheme.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that my source of income is not stable and getting cash to support my family has not been easy as I do casual jobs which at times are hard to find.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am washing my utensils after every meal,I feel happy to know that my utensils are clean.
