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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

Quinter received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on buying a bed and a mattress.I also started a maize business."

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over 8 years ago

Kesiah received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my token payment on paying a SILK loan of 4,000 KES.I also bought a mattress and maize."

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over 8 years ago

Kamayo enrolled.

"I am planning to spend the first portion of my transfer to buy a mattress,clothes and food.I am planning to spend the second portion to build my own house since I'm homeless.Lastly,I'm planning to pay my wife's dowry."

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over 8 years ago

Wilson received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent 2600 KES on 4 iron sheets, 2100 KES on a mattress, 1500 KES on 3 blankets and 1200 KES on school uniforms."

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over 8 years ago

Queenter received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought a mattress (4500), food (2500), household goods (1900) and paid fee (900)"

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over 8 years ago

Judith received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought a bed (4000), a mattress (3500) and food (2500)."

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over 8 years ago

Samson received a $99 initial payment.

"I paid school fee for my child in the medical training college (4000), bought a mattress (3500) and a second hand bicycle (3000) which i still have a balance of 1000."

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over 8 years ago

Elijah received a $99 initial payment.

"I bought a bed and mattress at 6,500 KES, a blanket at 1,500 KES and bought a goat at 1,200 KES."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"Ispent 2400 KES on a mattress, 5000 KES on crop farming and 2200 on food."

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over 8 years ago

Everline received a $99 initial payment.

"I spent my Token payment on bed and mattress for 7,000 KES, and dry maize for 3,000 KES"

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