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 my second transfer on on buying 31 iron sheets at 18,000 KES,a steel door at 7,000 KES, roofing and wall poles at 10,000 KES,paid 10,000 KES on school fees,bought 2 pairs of school shoes and uniform at 2,000 KES and used the rest of the money on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is building a bigger house,the one i had was a one bedroom house and the new one is a 3 bedroomed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I topped up and used my token to pay university fees for my child KES 55000.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay university fees and build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my three children in high school, and also on renovation of my house that currently has got a roof that is leaking because the iron sheets are old.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the education of my children up to the level they have reached, using the little money I get from the sale of maize and beans from my garden.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living as a widow with many children to support and no steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I've just gotten up from bed and I am thanking God for his goodness to me.
