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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

Peter received a $497 second payment.

"I spent the lumpsum to buy a bull cow (27000 KES), rented a piece of land (6000 KES) clothes, shoes, a sack of maize and other foodstuffs."

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over 8 years ago

Irine received a $497 second payment.

"The biggest difference in my life is that i own a house and a cow too."

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over 8 years ago

Michael received a $497 second payment.

"I bought a bull cow (37000 KES) and built my son a small house (simba) with the first lumpsum transfer."

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over 8 years ago

Penina received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair my house, pay school fees and buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Lewkadia received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to repair the walls of my house, two bulls for ploughing and a cow for milk."

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan on building a house extension, paying school fees buying chairs and a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Linet received a $497 second payment.

"We spent the first lumpsum transfer buy two cows (30000 KES) paid debts,bought mattress, clothes and food."

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over 8 years ago

James received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy two cows to pay dowry for my wife and start a quarry business."

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over 8 years ago

Hellen received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering the inside of my house, paying school fee and buying a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Kennedy enrolled.

"I am planning to use part of the money to renovate my house.I am also planning to buy two dairy cows that I will milk inorder to get some milk for consumption as well as for sale.Lastly,I will buy an oxen plough that will aid in farming."

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