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 ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my children's secondary school fees.I also bought food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have less stress because my children are in school because I paid their school fees.
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 school fees because my daughter was to sit for her end year exams and still had school arrears.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on paying next years school fees because i believe through education they will be able to have a bright future.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I'm planning to spend part of the transfer to pay school fees for my two daughters in secondary school in forms one and two, and another who will be joining form one next year. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to repair this my house which is in a bad status. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining balance to invest in horticultural farming which I am currently doing by buying water pump and pipes for irrigation.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is that, despite the challenges I have faced, I have been able to take my children to secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Paying school fees for my two daughters in secondary school, has been my biggest hardship.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening has been happiest part of my day, because that's the time when I relax after the day's activities.
