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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($497 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to invest in my business worth 15000KES,paid tithe 5000KES,school fees 22000KES,re-paid a debt 4000KES and spent 3800KES on shopping and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to pay school fees which was stressing me up and invested part of the money in my own business,right now I can get income to support my family members.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I increased my stock with 9,500 KES on my business. (Selling chicken feed)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to increase my stock and also pay school fees for my children.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to supply chicken feed because the demand is high and there are few people in the business. I also want to do rice farming to increase my level of income so I can comfortably pay my son's school fee.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I hold a diploma certificate in purchasing and supply management and I know that I have a brighter future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is that I lack money to pay school fee for my son because I lost my job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up looking forward to accomplish my plans for the day.