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 35000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying building materials (timber and iron sheets) paid 10000 KES college fee and used 5000 KES on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy I managed to clear school fees so my child is going on with education.
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?
I used my whole token payment on school fees for my children (10000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a new house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to buy a piece of land where we will establish our own homestead.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked at the lakeside for many years and after diligently saving my earnings, I was able to buy a sheep.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family, my current house is almost collapsing and if we can not get enough money to repair it we might find ourselves sleeping outdoors.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up, this is because I have been able to live another day.
