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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

Roslida received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to build a new house, pay school fees and start a business with my upcoming lump-sum payment."

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over 8 years ago

Mary received a $99 initial payment.

"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on plastering my entire house and on secondary school fee." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Risper received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to expand my house and do plastering to strengthen the walls, buy a water tank and also a solar lamp." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent 6000 KES of the token payment on iron sheets and invested the remaining amount on my clothing business."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"l am planning to plaster my house and start a business."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"We are planning to start a business ( fish selling) and also to open a shop and stock with household items."

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over 8 years ago

Grace received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy a cow and chairs." (Occupation: Small business)

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over 8 years ago

Agnes received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on leasing a land and ploughed.I also started added capital to my business."

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over 8 years ago

Karen received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying school fees for my children.I also added capital to my business and bought food."

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over 8 years ago

Kenedy received a $99 initial payment.

"I am planning to buy a hand drawn plough, expand my house and to start a small business for my wife."

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