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 cow at 20,000 KES, paid 7,000 KES school fee for my daughter in high school, bought a sack of maize at 3,000 KES, six bags of cements at 4,800 KES, sand at 1,200 KES, paid 5,000 KES labour charge for cementing the floor of my house, bought clothes and shoes for my children and I at 5,000 KES then used the rest on food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now hopeful that I'll soon be milking my own cow.
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 paying school fees(secondary school), bought a bag of dry maize at 3,000 KES and the rest on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair the walls of my house, two bulls for ploughing and a cow for milk.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my granddaughter who is in secondary school and the rest of the funds will be used to buy cement, sand and lime which I will use to plaster my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having made sisal ropes and after selling them I have been able to educate my granddaughter up to form two in secondary school.
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 enough money to pay school fees for my granddaughter, I fear that she may drop out of school if I am unable to clear her fee arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when my grandchildren and children come home for lunch, being with them and talking to them brings joy to my heart.
