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 a mattress , blanket and the rest i spent on buying food stuff for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I bought a bull and cow which i did not have and also lives in a good house.
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 at 3000 kshs, blanket 2000 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to buy cow-bulls for farming
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to inject more capital into my cereals business, I will use part of the transfers to increase the quantity of maize that I buy and sell. I also need to buy some dairy cows which I will rear and sell any surplus milk I get.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having bought some cows and also repaired my house, all this was made possible by me diligently saving money that I earned from my business and avoiding any extravagant spending.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is ill health and lack of a sustainable source of income, I have a granddaughter who is supposed to join secondary school but I cannot raise the fees due to my illness and she might have to defer her studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because the Lord has blessed me with life.
