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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.

over 8 years ago

Benter received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my Token payment on purchase of a goat for 3,500 KES, land preparation for 5,000 KES and assorted food for 1,500 KES"

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over 8 years ago

Lewnida received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my Token payment on secondary school fee for 3,000 KES, 2 goats for 3,600 KES, clothing and utensils for and assorted food 3,500 KES"

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over 8 years ago

Emilly received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent 7000 KES of the token payment on 2 goats and the remaining amount on ground nut farming and food."

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over 8 years ago

Annah received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent 5000 KES of my token payment on a wooden door and the remaining amount on 2 goats and food for my household."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $99 initial payment.

"I used a portion of the transfer to pay my daughter in high school fee. I also bought a small goat with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Paul received a $99 initial payment.

"I used 6,000 KES to pay my three children in primary school fee. I also bought a goat with the remaining amount."

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over 8 years ago

Janet received a $99 initial payment.

"I paid 6,000KES for school fees for my child, and bought a goat for keeping.@2,500KES"

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over 8 years ago

Nelson received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought a goat @ 4,600KES, and paid 2,500KES school fees for my children. I spent the rest of the money on food for the household."

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over 8 years ago

Victoria received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought a goat at 3000 KES food at 1000 KES and payed 6000 KES school fees for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Seline received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a cow and 2 goats.I also bought maize for my family's consumption."

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