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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fees 6000 KES, bought three sheep 6000 KES, iron sheets 16800 KES, bedding 2500 KES, clothes 2100 KES, bought building stones 4000 KES, spent 9100 KES on funeral expenses
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am free from school fee burden and I can afford food for the family unlike before receiving transfers.
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 spent my token payment on buying a mattress.I also paid school fees for my children,paid my medical bills and bought food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying school fees for my children.I also want to pay dowry for my daughter in law.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have the plans of finishing a house that I started building but left half way due to insufficient funds. I also have the plans of sending my grandchildren to school by ensuring that their school fees is paid on time.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm am proudest of is owning sufficient farm produce that is enough to feed my grandchildren.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been to raise my grandchildren alone without any support from anybody.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning because this is the time I able to tune into my radio and hear the word of God.
