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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
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Ruth's family
Ruth
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
30
homeHousehold Size:
7
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
Upcoming Stage
Next Payment
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I added KES 2000 to my token and paid secondary school fees for my child KES 7000, invested KES 3000 in my fish business and added KES 1000, profit made from my fish business and bought a suit for my husband KES 3000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay secondary school fees and build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I will spend my transfer to buy building materials like sand,ballast,timber and nails that I will use to build my own house.I will also pay school fees for my kids and lastly,I will boost my fish business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,I would say that I am proudest that I managed to save some money and enrolled my younger brother in teachers collage.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I would say,my biggest hardship in life is that I have not been able to cultivate my farm properly because I lack the necessary farm equipments that can aid in doing the work because I lack funds.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when we are having breakfast together as a family as we prepare to face the day.