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 17,000 KES, school fee for my child in high school, used 9,000 KES to erect a pit latrine, bought 14 iron sheets at 11,200 KES, 8 kilograms of nails at 5,320 KES, I then added some of my money to the rest of the cash and bought two cows at 21,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life is now better because I have the things I never had before.
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 used 8,000 KES to pay school fees for secondary school going children
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay college fees for two of my children when I receive the lumpsum.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my son who is in standard eight and also use part of the transfers to enroll my daughter in a college.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked at the lake as a fisherman for many years, I later used my earnings to buy some livestock and to educate my child until she completed secondary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of a sustainable source of income, this means paying school fees for my children is difficult and I fear that they may have to drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am from selling my fish. I am usually happy because I have some money in my pocket and I can finally relax.
