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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We used the whole of the first lumpsum in paying school fee for our two children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so relieved I managed to take back my two children to school because by the time the money was sent they were at home for fee break.
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 used my whole token payment to pay fees for my children in secondary school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to clear school fees balances.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer to pay school fees for my child in high school. I also plan to use part of the transfer to purchase a parcel of land which I will use for agricultural purposes.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a home for my family. It hasn't been easy because I don't have a reliable source of income and so I had to save money for me to accomplish this.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when my parents passed away. It therefore followed that am the one who was to take care of my siblings. It have been through difficulty in getting food, clothing and even clothing for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when am in my farm doing work. I always enjoy doing it as it is my major source of survival.
