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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 8 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that I built the house I am in and I have some goats."

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almost 8 years ago

Joshwa received a $495 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building a toilet.I also bought a cow,2 goats,chair cushions and maize."

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almost 8 years ago

Tom received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to start an animal (cow, goats and sheep) business and then start paultry raring in my compound."

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almost 8 years ago

Syprose received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent 4000 KES of my token payment on a mattress, 2000 KES on a goat, 1500 KES on a bucket and the remaining 3500 KES of the transfer on a solar panel."

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almost 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I used my token payment to buy a goat (3000), iron sheets (3000), food (1000) and to boost my business (3000)"

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almost 8 years ago

Ezekiel received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent 8000 KES of my token payment on 4 goats and I paid school fees for my children using the remaining 2000 KES of the transfer."

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almost 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought two goats at 5,000 KES and paid 4,000 KES school fees."

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almost 8 years ago

Clare received a $99 initial payment.

"I used my token payment to buy a goat (2600), a sheep (3000), plates (700), school uniform (350) and a bag of maize (3200)."

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almost 8 years ago

Henry received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to invest in goat farming using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."

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almost 8 years ago

Magarita enrolled.

"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 buy a goat."

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