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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my step son who is taking a course in electrical wiring. I am hopeful that he will finish his course and be self-reliant. The remaining I spent on food for my family consumes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees 30000 KES, bought 12 pieces of iron sheets 10600 KES, bought 1 bag of maize 3800 KES and used the balance i had to buy daily meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that my child is in school full time and i nolonger have to worry about her dropping out.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 7000 KES from my first transfer to pay school fees for my child and used the balance to buy dry maize for my child since we did not have enough food in the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received the money because I had got enough for my child's school fees which was stressing me so much.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my son who is in a special school for the handicapped.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own a family despite being a widow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is taking care of my handicapped son, I do find it difficult to communicate with him.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when sharing a meal with my children.
