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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most part of my third transfer on buying fencing materials that I have since used to fence my home. I decided to fence being that in my area there is a lot of theft on livestock so now I believe they are safe inside the fence. I also gated my compound. Some remaining amount I repaid a loan I had from my local group. The remaining I saved for my son who is sickle cell anemic and requires medical attention more frequently and needs money every time he visits the hospital. I am happy I have managed to do all those I have always wished for.
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 spent my second cash transfer on paying medical bills 12,500 KES, bought 20 bags of cement 14,600 KES, sand 8,000 KES, ballast 7,500 KES, 2 sacs of maize 6,000 KES and the remaining amount I kept for emergencies.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I've built a house and paid my medical bill that had been pending for along time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 5,000 KES on paying school fees (secondary school), spent 3,000 KES on medical expenses and the rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend part of the transfer on medical expenses on a sickly cousin,and also payment of bride price.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to seek medical attention. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who completed his forth form and is joining college. Lastly l would like to pay school fees for my daughter who is in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built a better house for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of over dependency being that orphans are so many to take of
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am able to provide food for my family.
