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 16000 KES of the first lumpsum in buying a bull, 15000 KES in buying iron sheets, 15000 KES in paying school fee for my two children in school and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am relieved because I managed to reduce the school fee that has been stressing me.
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?
l spent the transfer to pay school fees of 5400kshs for my children in high, l also bought mattress worth 2000 kshs, l also spent 1500 kshs to weed the remaining balance l spent to buy food in house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to clear school fees for my children and to extend my house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small, pay school fee for my two children in high school, buy bulls for ploughing to reduce cost and buy household furniture. I also plan to set up a vegetable vending business so I can generate more income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have educated my children and built my house. My spouse died when our firstborn was in class three and he is now in forth form.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I still struggle very much to educate my children in high school because it's expensive and my income isn't sufficient.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am doing my farm activities because I know that my effort will beat fruit.
