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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

Jack received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house and to buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to buy three cows and a plow."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $496 second payment.

"l spend 22000 kshs to buy 2 cow-bulls for farming, l use 10000 kshs to pay school fees for my child in high school the remaining balance l am waiting to spend it for collage fees for my daughter who is joining collage soon."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to buy two cows and a plow so I can be able plough my own farms."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to buy three cows."

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over 8 years ago

Walter received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to build a new roofed house and then use rest to buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Maurine received a $496 second payment.

"l spend the money to pay dowry so l bought 2 cows worth 37500 kshs, l also bought 1 sack of maize at 3000 kshs, l also spend 3000 kshs to pay school fees, the remaining balance l use to buy foodstuffs."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I want to add more iron sheets to build a house, buy a cow, two sheep and some chicken."

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over 8 years ago

Helen received a $99 initial payment.

"I will buy the remaining building materials such as iron sheets and build a house then buy some cows using this upcoming lumpsum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Jecinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to plaster my house, buy a cow, complete my pit latrine, pay fee and buy food."

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