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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
I spent 20,000 KES to buy an ox, I bought and fixed a steel door at 10,000 KES, I paid school fees for 7,000 KES and bought 10 iron sheets at 5,500 KES. I am yet to spend the rest of the transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Having bought an oxen for ploughing, am now looking forward to increased output in my farm , because I will increase the acreage and use less time to do this.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
3,000 ploughing, dry maize 3000, paid school fees arrears for my two children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy oxen and a plough for ploughing my piece of land, so that I do not have to hire.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to pay school fees for our children and start a small business. The business will involve selling fish.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement was when I learnt how to knit.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is lack of a steady source of income. This means paying school fees for my children is a problem in my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is around midday. This is because I am able to see how well my farm is doing.
