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 bought cement (12000 KES), a cow (11000 KES) windows and steel door (8000 KES), school fees (10000 KES), two sacks of maize (4000 KES) and the rest on household stuffs like food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I used to live in a house with no windows and a weak door but now I have replaced the windows and doors. I have also paid settled school fees problems and feel happier
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used 6,000 KES to clear my son's fees arrears. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to cement the floor of my house and also fix metallic door. I'm also planning to buy a cow which will provide my family with free milk in the near future.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfer to clear fee balance for my child in school fees. I also plan to use the transfer to plaster my house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy two dairy cows which will provide me with milk.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have tried so hard to pay school fees for my younger brother up to high school level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of a reliable source of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I manage to make profit out of my business.
