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 second transfer to buy 32 iron sheets at 20,800 KES, 40 pieces of timber at 6,000, round poles at 5,500 KES 10 kilogram of nails at 3,500 KES, paid 6,500 KES on labour,4,000 KES on school fees and the rest i used on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to build a new house through the transfers.
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 2600 KES to treat my child, paid school fees 4000 KES and bought a sheep 2400 KES and bought food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my children who are in primary schools and one who is in a secondary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having toiled in my farm for many years and after diligently saving my earnings for a while I was able to buy a dairy cow.
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, this means that I am often unable to pay school fees for my children and they cannot even finish the school term without being sent home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake because I can praise and worship my Lord.
