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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3rd Payment
access_time over 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought building materials( iron sheets,and roofing nails ) at 8700 KES,mattress at 4,000 KES,paid 2,500 KES on school fees,bought a cow at 17,500 KES,used 5,000 KES to start a business and the rest of the money am still keeping for future use .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being able to pay school fees for my children so as to keep them in school.
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 paid 3,000 KES school fee for my three children, bought a sack of maize at 3,000 KES, one goat at 3,000 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented walls and floor.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a permanent house for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have been able to improve my house since my husband passed away.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am struggling to provide for my children and my income is very little
