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 spent my second transfer on repairing my floor with tiles at a cost of 25000 Kes and the rest of the money I spent on paying school fees and buying food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now in a very presentable house which I never thought I would one day have.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing food for the family consumption and used most of the money on buying tiles and cement hoping to fix then on my floor which currently has cracks.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I was overwhelmed with joy because I knew that I would be able to purchase food easily .
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to pay school fees for our son in form three and the other two who will be joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our achievement is that we have managed to educate our son in a boarding school upto form three,and the other two also in academy school.I am also proud because we managed to purchase land that is helping us in farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship is raising school fees for our children in school,and other orphans who are also looking upto me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am spending time with my family.
