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 bought sofa set at 8,700 KES, erected a latrine at 10,000 KES, used 5,000 KES to pay hospital bills for my sick daughter, paid a debt of 20,000 KES, one sack of maize at 3,000 KES, am still having 3,000KES cash.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a decent house and a latrine therefore I can now host visitors comfortably and there's no more open defecation in my compound.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 4,000KES school fees for child in secondary, and bought a bed @ 4,500KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to construct a pit latrine, and pay school fees for my child who is about to join university.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school and another one who is in college, buy materials to be used to build a toilet and use the rest of the transfers for basic needs like food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having struggled and saved most of my money and managed to build my house, I have also been able to educate my children up to various levels in both primary and secondary schools.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to be able to pay school fees and feed my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up, this is because I am able to thank the Lord for granting me life.
