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 2 cows for 29000 KES, 5800 KES i paid hospital bill, 7500 KES i spent to buy 10 bags of cement, 6000 KES i spent to buy maize for family consumption and the remaining cash i spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the cattle i have now which will increase in size with time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought water containers for 3000 KES, a goat for 3000 KES, utensils 2500 KES and bought clothes and food for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house and buy a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We have planned to clothe our family,pay school fees and then I will plaster my house. I will also set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have two plastic chairs and a house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no source of income.
