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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

Jackline received a $99 initial payment.

"i am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on paying school fees for my son.I also want to add capital to my business and buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent the transfer on buying one cow ksh 9000 , the baalance we bought food."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to buy ironsheet, an iron door and timber and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy a cow and start a a fish selling business."

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over 8 years ago

Pamela received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a kitchen, pay school fee and buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Michael received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent the transfer on buying my son one cow to go and pay his wife's dowry ksh 5000 and bought 1 goat the remaining part i spent on meals."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

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

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over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to start construction of my house once I receive the transfer and also to buy a cow."

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over 8 years ago

John received a $99 initial payment.

"I used 8,000 KES to buy a cow. I also paid fee to my two children in primary school."

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over 8 years ago

Violet received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum on extending and upgrading my existing house, paying school fee and buying a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy cement and repair the walls of my house, complete paying school fees and also buy a cow."

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