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 solar at 5000 KES, wet-cell at 2500 KES, furniture at 7800 KES, l am planning to build so l have bought 20 iron-sheets at 13000 KES, l also bought 4 shards sheep at 10000 KES, l paid school fees of 3000 KES to my son in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has really changed because l am using solar to light my house so l will no-long spend money on paraffin again.
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 spent the transfer on paying school fees 4000 KES , paid silk loan 4000 KES and used the balance to buy meals.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend it on building my own house and clear silk loan.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to build a new house because my house is very small to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a cow which can help us get milk for my family. l would also like to open up a business to generate income to support my family . Lastly l would like to use the rest of the money to do farming to increase productivity.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that we have struggled to build our own house though very small. secondly we have done farming which has helped us in terms of food security.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when telling stories with my friends.
