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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l spent the transfer to buy water-tank at 31500 KES, transport 3000 KES, installation of the tank plus materials 9700 KES, l also spent 5000 KES to pay school fees for my child in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l now have clean water for my consumption and l am also selling it to the community for my earning.
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 my token payment on building a pit latrine.I also sent my son pocket money of 2,500 and bought food for my household.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a water tank.I also want to pay school fees for my child and buy food.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,I would like to buy a water tank of at least 5000 liters that will harvest rain water inorder to curb water scarcity.I would also like to set aside a portion of my transfer for my son's upkeep in collage.Secondly,I would like to spend the remaining portion towards construction of a better toilet than the one I have right now.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I managed to educate my children beyond secondary level and I'm happy that most of them are now in college and are in a better position to secure good jobs in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is financing my son's education because raising his school fees has been an uphill task due to the fact that I am jobless hence I don't have a proper source of income.The other challenge I have faced is how to take care of my elderly mother because I have to stay around her most of the time as well as support her financially.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning when I wake up with a lot of energy and I'm able to go to my farm to monitor how my crops are growing.
