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
access_time almost 8 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I paid school fee (3000 KES ),cushion ( 4000 KES ) , chairs( 3000 KES)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My children are now going to school and and as a family we are able to get daily food.
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?
l spent the transfer to pay school fees of 3000 kshs for my child in secondary school the remaining balance l still have it with me.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to plaster my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for our children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker for many years and after diligently saving my earnings for a while I was able to build my own house and buy some livestock.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, I have very many children and paying fees for them is a problem. I fear that 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 in the evening when I have finished all my tasks for the day, I usually get to relax with my family and this makes me very happy.
