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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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
Being a student and my parents do not have a reliable source of income yet they still take care of my younger siblings, I'm planning to use the coming transfers to meet my needs while at the campus. This will enable my parents to meet the needs of the younger siblings withouut straining. In the next six months, I expect to meet most of my needs on my own.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
I'm currently in university but for the past four months I was on long holidays and I managed to save most of the transfers. Later when the institution was opened I paid for the hostel fee with the money. This saved my parents for the struggles of raising my hostel fee and i was also able to secure a room in good condition next to our institution hence I do spend on transport to class.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I do not have any additional goal for the next four months but to use the money to meet my needs while I'm in school. This will relieve my parents from straing to meet our needs because I have younger siblings in school.
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
I saved the last four months transfers and when we resumed studies after the long holidays I used it to pay for the hostel fee. This enabled me to secure a hostel next to the university before they could be occupied. I'm glad I don't spend on transport to school and this has saved me from the cost. This is how different my life currently is from the way it was four months ago preceding the current transfer.
16th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months l expect to continue saving money for my college fee and also to buy my personal things.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that l able to buy my personal things without depending on my parents as I used to do. Since I started receiving the money I always pay fee on time as compared to before when I was to be sent home to get the balance.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I will continue saving the money to pay my college fee because I do not have any source of income. I had promised myself that while I am still receiving the money I will spent it to pay fee.
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was four months ago because l am able to buy my personal things without depending on my parents and I have also manage to pay most of my college fee.
11th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, my stay in school will be more comfortable now that I am able to cater for my basic needs and pay my rent without asking my parents. This will give me peace of mind and hence result in good performances. My parents will also be left with focusing on my kid siblings which will be less strenuous for them.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference is that currently, my concentration at school has improved. This is because the transfers have allowed me to shop for my foodstuff and also pay my rent while in school. Initially, I depended fully on my parents and they struggled to send me money given that they were also supporting my siblings in high school which was their first priority. I would be sent for money late and at times eating was a real struggle this really interfered with my studies.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
Sincerely, I have no goals for the next four months. Though these transfers have been helpful with my stay in school and my plan is to continue using them till I finish my schooling.
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was because the transfers have allowed me to shop for my foodstuff and also pay my rent while in school. I depended fully on my parents and they at times would let me down because of the responsibilities and tasks they had at hand. This forced me to struggle and raise money for my upkeep which really affected my performance.
8th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will be able to plan well and prioritize on what to buy that will sustain me for a longer time while in school. I also expect to reduce my parents burden of sedning me omoney for upkeep since GD has assumed that role very well.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my upkeep at school has been covered by the money I received from GD. This was a nightmare in the past, my siblings are also in school so at times my parents were overwhelmed and I had to make do what I had at the moment trusting God that all will be well soon.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I am still a student at the campus and the goal I currently have is to finish my studies with minimal disruptions. By this I mean I desire to clear my school fees on time to prevent me from differing because of lack of fees.
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was four months ago in that, I have a flow of upkeep from GD that enables me to take care of my needs at school easily. Initially, my parents would support me though they were not consistent because they have alot of responsibilities back at home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
4560 KES ($46 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I have been called to join campus in a very far off town and at times my fear is that I may go without food because my parents are not well off.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am done with all the household chores, I go out to visit my friends who are always willing to share their stories with me.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying rent when I go back to school, will buy books and other items that I need in school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I became number one in my class 8 exams at Nyabeda primary and joined Sega girls where I also performed well in my exams. This made me proud as I managed to get some sponsors who paid for my education due to the fact that I was the only girl who performed well.