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 paid school fees (10000 KES) bought iron sheet and fascia board (22000 KES) sand (8000 KES) ballast (7000 KES) windows (5000 KES) shoes,uniform and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am now living in a good house, I have paid school fees and bought uniforms for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a mattress and a blanket. I also paid fees to my two sons in secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to buy a cow and goats. I'm also planning to pay fees to my children in high school.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to pay school fees for my grandchildren. I also plan to use the transfer to buy goats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have tried so hard and bought a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that of inability to get enough food for my family. I have to become a beger at times only to get enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to get food for my grandchildren.
