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
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 40000 Kes of my second transfer on buying two cows and two sheep, spent the rest of the money on buying my children clothes and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have livestock which are a good investment and in the near future, the cows will produce milk and they will also help me in school fees when my children reaches secondary school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying Secondary school fee and uniform for my child who was to join High school (5,000 KES), and also spent money (4,000 KES) on tractor services that involved ploughing .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt overwhelmed with happiness because I would be able to meet my goal. It happens that my child was supposed to join High school but I had no way out. I was also stranded regarding ploughing since I needed to prepare land but had no money. Thank God for the transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer to pay school fees for my children and to construct them a house to spend in as my current house is too small to fit all of us. I would wish to buy some cattle for rearing if the budget allows too.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have surely labored to educate my children ever since my husband passed away, It has been hard to let them be who they are today and I thank God for making one to clear her high school though the burden of raising the rest is still heavy on me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been educating my children, what I get after laboring is so little to be termed as 'hand to mouth' and can rarely clear every bill on the basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up full of strength and not sickly at all to be able to do any work that earns me cash in return.
