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We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

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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

Mikal received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a cow.I also payed school fees and built a house for my children."

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over 8 years ago

Caroline received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a cow.I also paid school fees for my children and ploughed."

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over 8 years ago

Beatrice received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also bought a cow and ploughed with the money."

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over 8 years ago

Millicent received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a cow,bed,chairs,mattress,water tank.I also paid school fees for my son"

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over 8 years ago

Everlyne received a $493 second payment.

"I spent on building a house at 20,000 KES. I bought two cows at 40,000 KES and two sacks of maize at 4,000 KES. I spent the rest on clothes and consumables."

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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

Penina received a $493 second payment.

"I spent on buying building materials (sand, marram) and a cow. I also spent on medication when I was taken ill."

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over 8 years ago

Milicent received a $493 second payment.

"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying my dowry.I also bought a cow and paid medical bills for my child."

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over 8 years ago

Afline received a $493 second payment.

"My husband bought four cows at 40,000 KES which he wants to pay as my dowry. I also bought sand with the rest of the money."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $493 second payment.

"I spent on building a house. I bought a cow at 15,000 KES and paid 10,000 KES school fees."

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