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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We bought a radio 7700 KES, battery 6500 KES, two cows for 26000 KES, school uniforms 1700 KES, mattress 3000 KES and a sack of maize 2700 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is having cows to milk and comfortable bed to sleep.
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?
l spent 4500 kshs to pay hospital bill, l also bought goat at 3500 kshs the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l planning to build my own house because l am staying in my late brother's house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy materials which I will use to build a better house and buy some livestock to be paid as dowry for my spouse.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having done horticultural farming, I planted tomatoes and kales, when I sold the produce I got enough money and was able to buy a mattress, sheets, blankets and a small radio.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a proper house, I currently live in a relatives house but it has a leaking roof and when it rains the house gets flooded. This may affect the health of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning, this is because I can look for some work and earn some money.
