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
47900 KES ($476 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer to pay school fees for my son who had fees arrears that I had not paid by that time, so when I got the cash, the first thing I did was to clear the fees arrears. Apart from that, I also used another portion to buy household items that I lacked yet I really needed and they included kitchen materials such as utensils, thermos and cupboards.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees at 30000 KES, 2 sacks of maize at 9000 KES, repaying the borrowed money at 4000 KES, clothing at 1500 KES, while the rest on food and upkeep. I am happy that my family can nowadays go without missing what to eat.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can nowadays provide for my family members without missing food as they used to do before transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fee for my child who was joining form one, bought half a bag of maize and 10 litres of cooking oil to sustain my family and bought clothing for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me in paying school fee for my child.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have students in form two,three and one that I plan to pay school fees for.I also plan to expand my business by adding stock to my kiosk business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I did not have water in my home but I worked hard and drilled a bore-hole,I also have a business and a semi-permanent house.All these makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have three students in secondary school,but I do not have any stable income to support them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am doing my house chores.
