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 my second transfer on buying building materials for a house I am yet to build because the previous one is in a poor condition, I spent the little money I had left on my medical bills and food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the improvement in my health after seeking medical attention, I feel much more better than before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my daughter in secondary school, paying labor for digging a pit latrine for my family and buying school uniform for my 2 children in primary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy the moment I received the money since I needed it for my child's school fees.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, because this one is small. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to start cattle-selling business. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to pay school levies for my two children in primary school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is, having these my two children, after their mother's death.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school levies for my two children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when we are having breakfast, as a family.
