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 spent 20,000 KES to pay school fees balance (secondary school) for my child and am planning to spend the rest on buying construction materials.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been able to have my child consistently attend school and therefore got rid of the shame I would otherwise have if she was staying at home with me due to lack of school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 5,000KES school fees for my child, and spent 3,500KES on buying a matress for myself.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees for my child, and move to my own home. I also plan to buy ironsheet for building an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to pay school fees for my son in high school. I also plan to build a house for my family. I plan to use the remaining balance to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to work hard and built iron roofed house for my family however small it is.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my children were sent from school due to lack of school fees. They had to stay at home longer as I strived to look for money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after getting profit from my business.
