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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One still door at 7,000 KES, 20 roofing poles at 3,400 KES, 6 iron sheets at 3,720 KES, paid 2,000 KES labor charge, 400 KES trasnportation, nails at 480 KES, 16 cushions at 8,000 KES, paid 20,000 KES school fee for my children then used 5,000 KES to get my son's certificate which was held due to fee balance in high school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Am now a bit relieved of heavy loads that used to stress me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l bought iron sheet for repairing kitchen 10@ 620, the rest of the a mount l for paying school fees my son in form three.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to clear school fees child and to buy furniture.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to expand my house because my house is very small to accommodate my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children who are in high school. l would also like to build a kitchen since I prepare my meals outside but I really have problems during rainy seasons. Finally l would like to buy oxen for ploughing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to take my children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the when having lunch with my children.
