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 ($482 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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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 transfer on paying school fee form y children for the first term. I then bought a sofa set as I did not have decent seats that for my guests. I spent the rest on paying for my father's medical bills because he had been very ill.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have seen great difference in my life, My children's school fee is fully paid and that gives me peace.
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 paying school fees for my children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovatig my house, paying school fees and I would also like to build a new latrine
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My plan is to use the transfer on paying school fees for my child in form four and offset some fees arrears for my daughter who sat her forth form exams last year, I will also use part of it to construct a good toilet and lastly cement the floor of my current house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having saved money from a business I used to do of selling household items like utensils and used the money to educate my two children through secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on paying school fees for my children both in secondary school and college.The transport business is no longer lucrative since the industry is flooded,this means my husband cannot get much to sustain the family since he's forced to share the few customers with other transporters.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I'm resting after spending time cleaning up the house.
