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 used my transfer to Buy cement (23100), sand (6000), labor charges (10000), a bag of maize (3100), paid primary school fees for 4 children (4000)and food (3600).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I managed to repair my mother's house and life in my house is easy because we have food and the children are settled in school.
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 cleared my secondary school fees balance to retain my KCSE certificate using 7500 KES of the token payment then I spent the remaining 2500 KES on food and clothing for my household members.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will extend my main house and plaster it using sand and cement using my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to join college to pursue electrical engineering course.I am also planning to improve my house by ensuring that both the interior and the exterior part is well cemented.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Looking back,I would say my proudest achievement has been completing my secondary level of education because now I have a certificate that can take me to the next level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I am struggling to raise college fees as well as to meet my family needs because my income is not sufficient.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because this is the time I get to know my children's need as I share breakfast with them.
