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 gave 25,000 KES to my husband boost his animal business, paid 5,000 KES school fee for my son in high school, bought clothes and shoes for my family at 5,000 KES, used 5,000 KES to buy and install two still windows, used 7,500 KES to boost my serial business, am still having 2,000 KES cash which am using to fend for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My family members are now able to change diet because we are getting some good income from our businesses.
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 On food (2000), paid school fees (6000) and boosting my livestock business (2000)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to replace windows and doors and to plaster my house with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees, especially for my eldest child who is in high school, renovate my house and buy livestock like cattle and goats.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is just sustaining my family, through small scale vegetable farming and merry-go-round engagements. As you can see, I am in a polygamous family. That means I have to double my efforts since my husband's income is split.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face now is the burden of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I receive cash from a friend or relative mostly in the evening.
