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 two lorries of sand at 8,000 KES, 18 bags of cement at 13,500 KES, a lorry of gravel at 4,000 KES, paid 13,000 KES labour, bought a sack of maize at 2,500 KES, one mattress at 3,000 KES, one blanket at 2,000 KES, my clothe at 1,000 KES, paid 2,000 KES school for my grandson in high school then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now cemented and not doing the every-now-and-then repairs for the floor.
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 4,000 KES on farm expenses, I bought seeds at 700 KES and spent 4,000 KES on medical expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy two bulls to help me plough my farm and also buy cement to repair my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to plaster my house inorder to prevent dust-born diseases.I will also buy two cows that will aid in farming and lastly,I will buy some seats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am a hardworking farmer who grows vegetables and tomatoes and sells them to earn a living.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say,lack of enough funds to buy farm equipments is my biggest challenge because I depend so much on a hand hoe to cultivate my farm and since I'm aging very fast,I feel I need an ox plough that will make my work easier.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have enough energy to do my daily duties.
