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 30000 KES of the first lumpsum on buying 3 bulls , bought chairs at 15000 KES, a goat at 1000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and we now have peace in our family due to the progress we made.
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 the transfer to buy mattress of 4000 kshs, l also bought 2 goats at 4000 kshs, the remaining balance l spent to buy utensils.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to build house since the one am leaving in is leaking.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to buy oxen to enable us plough our farm. Secondly l would wish to build a house for my son who is homeless. Finally l would like to buy household items to improve our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we used to stay in a grass thatched house but we have worked hard and built iron roofed house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is frequent illness affecting my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the morning when working in my farm with with my family.
