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 20000 KES of the first lumpsum on starting up a business, used 20000 KES on plastering my house and the rest of the money I paid in school for my child.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being a widow with kids I had financial constraints but now I have a source of income from the business I started up.
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 paid secondary school fees for my grandson with 8000 KES of my token payment and I used the remaining 2000 KES for daily household needs like buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to renovate my main house and pay school fees for my grandson and one of child, that is how I will spend my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand and cement and hire workers to repair my house as it is nearly collapsing. I will also use part of the transfers to pay school fees for my children and grandchildren who are orphans.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having engaged in farming for a long while and after selling my produce I was able to educate my children up to college level.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in primary and secondary schools, they may have to defer their studies if I am unable to raise the required fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am feel relaxed, usually my mornings are very hectic so when it reaches midday I am a bit more relaxed and happy.
