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
48200 KES ($473 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children. I took one for a vocational training in mechanical works and the other who had just joined secondary school. The remaining amount I spent on buying daily food and other daily expenses for my family.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my child who passed his exams and was set to join high school. I also saved some amount in our rosca which will increase my shares hence a bigger loan.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I dont have any stress regarding my son's school fees and this makes me very happy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on settling debts and buying a table
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying utensils, furniture, building a new kitchen and also paying school fees for my two children who will be joining form one next year
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My son will be joining form one in the year 2017.I plan to clear his fees for the whole year so that I will not be stressed when he is sent home for fees.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have always worked hard and sustained my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my income is too low to help me sustain my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in my farm knowing that I will get food for my family.
