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 20000 KES of the first lumpsum in paying school fee, used 16000 KES in building a kitchen, bought bedding at 4000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace because I managed to clear school fee and my children now have a sleeping space.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought one sack of maize 3000 KES, thermos 900 KES, gumboots 550 KES, hospital bill 2000 KES and spent the rest of the transfer to buy food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to extend my house, buy furniture and pay school fees for my children.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, buy furniture, expand my house and generally fend for my kids.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is raising my children. I am proud of this because now they are all grown up and some even married.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing now is the burden of sickness. My daughter is hospitalized, she suffers from TB and she is also HIV positive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening especially if that day was good in that I got paid for some casual job.
