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 2 sets of seats and a cupboard to furnish my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I did not have any furniture in my house, but now my house looks presentable.
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 spent 5000 KES of my token payment on a mattress, 1620 KES on cushions then I paid school fees for my child using 2000 KES and the remaining 1380 KES on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
My house is soon collapsing and therefore I will build a stronger house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a toilet and I will also pay school fees for my child.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have a house and I am taking care of my child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have no proper job to keep my daughter in school and to provide for her.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I have a meal to share with my child and grandchild
