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 10,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, gave 2,000 KES to my husband, I bought 20 iron sheets at 15,000 KES, wall and roofing poles at 12,000 KES, nails at 2,800 KES, paid 4,500 KES labour charge then bought a sack of maize at 3,200 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My house is now very spacious and my children are having easy time while studying because I now have a solar lamp.
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?
I paid 5000 KES school fees for my son, invested 3000 KES in maize and sorghum farming and the remaining amount of the token payment on kitchen budget such as food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will expand my main house and pay school fees for my children using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use my transfer on my son's secondary education , start my own salon so that I have a reliable source of income and build a latrine because I am using the neighbour's and it is not convenient for me.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The he achievement I am proudest of is that I have a home and a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is domestic violence that is due to the influence of alcohol and bang on my spouse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when God allows me to see a new day.
