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 20000 KES of the first lumpsum in building, 10000 KES in paying school fee, 5000 KES in starting up a business and used 5000 KES on medication.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I now have a descent house and my business is also doing well.
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 paid school fees of 10000 KES with the token payment I received.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
First,we plan to pay school fees for our two sons who are in secondary school. Secondly, we plan to renovate our house because it is old since the roof is already worn out.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement has been to provide basic needs for our children and see them go to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest difficulty has been to raise school fees because even right now my children have been sent away due to lack of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the evening when I'm able to buy food that is enough to feed all of us.
