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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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5 years ago
Sulaiman
received a $469 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. Given the situation that I was in, I am very grateful that I got this chance of the transfer as it will now help boost my life in many ways."
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5 years ago
Sarah
received a $469 initial payment.
"When I received my money, I became very happy because the money was to enable me acquire cow and clothes."
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5 years ago
Abigael
enrolled.
"I have always wished that my family could own a cow of our own.This is not only to provide milk needed especially by our children but as a form of investment.Currently,I have one cow which belongs to a relative.As much as it provides for now,at the end of the day it doesnt not belong to us.Receiving this money will enable me actualize this.Once this is done,my family will be assured of daily income through milk sale whose market is readily available.I also intend to buy some chicken so that I can get a small income through sale of eggs and this will cater for little expenses in our home."
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5 years ago
Cheruiyot
received a $22 twentieth payment.
"In the next six months, I believe I would have paid half next year's school fees for my brother. This means I will be at peace and focus on my other personal activities. At least for the first time, I will not be worried about where to get the money to pay for the fee arrears. This will allow him to have humble time in school and focus on his studies."
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5 years ago
Peter
received a $22 seventeenth payment.
"My life will change because I have a vision of starting a small scale business for my wife who will be running the business premises on behalf of the family. this business venture will supplement our income going into the future."
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5 years ago
Pamella
received a $22 twentieth payment.
"In the next six months I will have strategized on how I will expand my business. I will expand my business depending on the demand of the items I will be selling. I want to make sure that my business grows such that it I can open different branches in the nearby villages. I know my dreams are valid. Through hard work and prayer I will be able to accomplish this in the next six months. This will be able to sustain me even when I get old."
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5 years ago
Christine
received a $469 initial payment.
"Prior to receiving this transfer, I didn't have any ready money to pay children's fees, I was going to borrow money that I was to paid when I harvest my sweet potatoes. Having received this money, I was able to pay my children's fees that has saved me from getting debts. Further more, I was in position to plaster and cement the floor of my house that has made me very happy because the house is now clean. Previously, my house was dusty and its wall was not plastered which could hide snakes because it was made of mud."
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5 years ago
Peter
received a $469 initial payment.
"I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that requires renovation annually. Given the scarcity of grass renovating my house has become very challenging, leaving me with the leaking house whenever it rains. Having received this transfer, I bought construction materials that are being used to construct for my an iron roofed house that will not necessitate annual renovation. My house is currently at the beam level, I expect to complete it with my second transfer."
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5 years ago
Dinnah
received a $469 initial payment.
"Before receiving this transfer, I used to sleep on every small mattress without a bed that was uncomfortable. After receiving my transfer, I was in position to acquire a bed and a bigger mattress which has enough space hence comfortable night sleep. I am currently sleeping in a grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains. Having got this transfer, I am in the process of acquiring construction materials that will be used for constructing an iron roofed house."
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5 years ago
Justine
received a $469 initial payment.
"This cash transfer has transformed my family. I bought nice sofa set chairs. I can now freely host visitors without any shame. Previously, we had small stools that were uncomfortable."
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