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 am planning to build my own home l have bought some building materials at 38000 kshs, l also bought cow at 8000 kshs, l also paid fees of 3000 kshs to my child in primary school the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l have been planning to move to my own home since l am still staying to my father's home but l could not make it because of lack of money but now l have hopes that l do it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 3,000 KES to pay my three children in primary school fee. Spent 3,000 KES on plastering the floor of my house because it was earth. Bought some chairs at 3,000 KES. I also bought some family clothes with the remaining a mount.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy building materials(iron sheets, timber, and nails) which I'll use to establish my home. Currently I live in my dad's compound. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for myself and my wife, I will also spend part of the transfer on buying bricks so that we can build a permanent house, I will also buy a piece of land using part of the cash and the remaining amount I will use investing in our farm by buying farm inputs like fertiliser.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that I am proudest of is that I got some cash from my work of teaching and I was able to buy a posho mill that I now get some income from.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that getting school fees for myself and my children is a challenge as my income is very low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I go to school in the morning to teach, this makes me happy as I am able to impart knowledge to other people and see them develop.
