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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 18000 KES of the first lumpus in constructing a latrine and saved the rest of the money for my daughters' campus fee.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace knowing that I have saved some of the money for my daughters' campus fee.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 3,000 KES to buy a table. Bought a bag for keeping my clothes at 2,500 KES. I also purchased foodstuff for family consumption with the remaining portion.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to pay fee to my son who is joining university this year.
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access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to expand my house and pay fees for my daughter who will be joining college
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I moved from a roomed house to one with two rooms,through selling stones I managed to educate my daughter which I never thought I could do.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship was when my child became sick and I could not afford to pay the hospital bill so she was detained for a while.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working because its the only way I can take care of some of my needs.
