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 my transfer to pay school fees (10000 KES) buy doors and windows (14200 KES) gave my son 20000 KES to run a fish business. The rest of the transfer am using on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have replaced my weak windows and door and paid school fees for my sons. We also get income from the business which helps me in running my financial errands.
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 a portion of the transfer to pay my grandchild in secondary school fee. I also purchased foodstuffs with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to repair my house because it is in bad shape. I have a plan of fitting windows and and a metallic door with a portion of the remaining transfer while the rest I'll use to build a pit latrine.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to pay school fees for my grandchildren and build a house for my son.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a house and am taking care of my grandchildren by making sure that they go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am taking care of my grandchildren and my source of income is very little.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am doing my work.
