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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

almost 9 years ago

Helena received a $98 initial payment.

"I paid medical bills for my grand child and my daughter in law. The rest of the money was used to buy food." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Nelly received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought seat cushions, bought my kids kids Christmas clothes, bought food, paid exams fees and gave my son pocket money for boarding school." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Pamella received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought my kids school uniforms and home clothes, paid loan of KES 5000. I also bought myself some clothes." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Rose received a $98 initial payment.

"I paid SILC debt of KES 4000, bought a seat, and bought a goat." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Sarah received a $98 initial payment.

"I paid school fees for my kid." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Emma received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought a mattress, bought my kids Christmas clothes, paid Mkopa solar bill and bought some food." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Jane received a $98 initial payment.

"I bought a mattress, I bought school items for my kids, I bought myself personal items, and I paid KES 3000 debt that I had." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Ruth received a $98 initial payment.

"I gave hardware guy KES 5000 as deposit for building materials that I will pick when I receive KES 50000. I bought my kid school uniform and I used on food." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Helen received a $98 initial payment.

"I gave my son the money for his education." (Country: Kenya)

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almost 9 years ago

Judith received a $98 initial payment.

"I paid out debt worth KES 5000. I used the rest in my business." (Country: Kenya)

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