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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 $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building a kitchen.I also bought 4 goats,6 chicken and paid school fees for my daughter."

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over 8 years ago

Peter received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on repairing my house.I also bought 4 goats."

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over 8 years ago

Milkah received a $493 second payment.

"I built a kitchen, cemented my main house and bought 3 goats. I paid 6,000 KES school fees."

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over 8 years ago

Walter received a $493 second payment.

"I bought two bulls at 40,000 KES and goats at 3,000 KES. I paid 5,000 KES school fees. I spent the rest on food."

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over 8 years ago

Juliana received a $493 second payment.

"I spent on building an iron roofed house. I paid 4,000 KES school fees. I also bought 2 goats at 7,000 KES and maize at 1,600 KES."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also bought chairs and building materials(iron sheets,timber,nails).I also bought 2 goats and 2 sheep."

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over 8 years ago

Charles received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees for my children.I also bought a cow and a goat."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"I spent on building an iron roofed house at 30,000 KES. I also bought a goat at 2,500, bedding, clothes and food."

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over 8 years ago

Ruth received a $99 initial payment.

"I used a portion of the transfer to buy a goat and a sheep. I also paid 5,000 KES fee to my son in high school."

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over 8 years ago

Joyce received a $99 initial payment.

"I used most of the transfer to buy chairs. I also bought a goat with the remaining portion."

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