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 used the first lumpsum in buying a laptop at 25000 KES and used the other half in buying a chair at 25000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was able to buy my child who is in the university a lap top that has been hectic buying because I could't afford so he now has easy time in doing his assignments.
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 my Token payment on repairing the damaged floor of my house for 10,000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of a Laptop for my child who is a University Undergraduate.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my funds to renovate my house and buy household furniture so that I am not ashamed when I host visitors. I also plan to purchase a water tank to harvest safe drinking water during rainy seasons , and use the remaining amount on my son's University education.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have given my children good education. My husband died nineteen years ago leaving me with very young children who are currently building their careers in the University.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is that my income is not sufficient to educate my children. At times I am forced to fund raise to pay school fee.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and my family is in good health.
