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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Follow to
be updated on Millicent's next check-in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I (spouse) spent the second transfer on buying 20 pieces of iron-sheets @750 Kes each, bought a sack of maize @4600 Kes, paid my school fees of 12000 Kes, paid my child's school fees of 1200 Kes and gave my mother-in-law 3000 Kes. I also bought clothes worth 8500 Kes, paid 7000 Kes for a motorcycle loan and spent the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The been biggest difference in my daily life is that I was so stressed over school fees issues but after I paid it, my mind relaxed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing a bed and a mattress. Since marriage I have never slept on a bed leave alone a mattress. We have been spreading a mat covered with pieces of torn cloths on the floor. This has resulted into us developing so many cold related infections.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer since it would enable me acquire all that I didn't have.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and other building materials to build a better house. The current one is too small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our current house with proceeds from my husband's motorcycle taxi business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of enough food, because the both the previous and current maize harvest has been very poor.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when my husband is back in the house and we're just talking.
