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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

Peter received a $98 initial payment.

"I purchased a goat at 1,500 KES and paid 6,000 KES school fees. I spent 2,000 KES on my wife's medication and 500 KES on food."

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almost 9 years ago

Nathan received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building an iron roofed house.I also want to buy a goat."

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almost 9 years ago

Dorine received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a mattress and a goat.I also bought utensils."

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almost 9 years ago

Benter received a $98 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on building a kitchen and plaster my house's floor.I also want to buy goats and chicken."

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almost 9 years ago

Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my child.I also bought a goat."

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almost 9 years ago

Peter received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying 2 goats.I also paid school fees for my child."

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almost 9 years ago

Alice received a $98 initial payment.

"l bought a goat , l also bought utensil ,and 10 liters of cooking oil and a bag of maize"

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almost 9 years ago

Joseph received a $98 initial payment.

"l bought cautions for my seats , l bought supper drum for water storage . l also bought two goats and a sheep."

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almost 9 years ago

Millicent received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a chair.I also bought a goat and food for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Fredrick received a $98 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying goats and chicken."

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