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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I paid school fees of 21000 KES, bought two sacks of maize 5600 KES, a sheep 2500 KES, steel door 7000 KES, bought clothes for family with 3000 KES and spending 12000 KES bit by bit on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happy my son who has been home for school fees is now studying peacefully in school. I am also not a beggar in the village like before, I can afford to buy food on my own.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid school fees 5000 KES, bought a sack of maize for 3200 KES and spent the rest as capital for my ground nut business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my house and pay school fees with the next lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, buy furniture and household items that I lack and to invest in business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I kind of adopted my late sister's kids. I have raised them together with my kids as my own. Right now am also raising some of my grandchildren. It's my pride to see them happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is the the burden of raising these children as a single parent, since i rely on casual labour.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I am hanging out with friends and neighbours especially in the afternoon.
