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 ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a laptop for my daughter 30,000 KES, 14 pieces of iron sheet 10,000 KES, clothes 2,100 KES, paid examination fee 2,000 KES and dug a pit latrine 5,500 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to lease a farm and plant sugarcane. This will enable me get money to continue educating my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is that for the first time in life my child went to school the whole semester without being sent home for school fees. If not for this transfer my child would not have made it to school this year.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
l spent the whole a mount since l had withdrawal fees to pay university fees to my son.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
There is a big difference in my life because my son has been staying home for sometimes but now he is in school without any problem.
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 spent my token on my hospital bill (650), paid school fees (600), bought a goat (3700) and food (5000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enroll my child in college and buy food for my household.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some livestock and also pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having joined a women's support group and from the little money that I save with other group members I have been able to buy some livestock.
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 pay school fees for my children and buy farm inputs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after finishing any tasks that I had planned to carry out during the day. I usually relax and enjoy a meal with my family.
