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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.
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almost 6 years ago
Gilbert
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to pay fee to my two children in high school."
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almost 6 years ago
Kennedy
received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on buying more materials for house construction."
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almost 6 years ago
Agnes
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a portion of the transfer in livestock. I'm also planning to furnish my house with the remaining amount."
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almost 6 years ago
Millicent
received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and buying more small livestock if there will be a balance."
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almost 6 years ago
Mary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to save the coming transfer for my son who will join secondary school next year."
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almost 6 years ago
Rispa
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to complete the rental houses my spouse died before completing. This will provide my family with adequate cash for sustainability."
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almost 6 years ago
Janet
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in livestock farming."
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almost 6 years ago
Alice
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy sand, cement and pay labour to cement the floor and walls of my house to give it a good finish."
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almost 6 years ago
Macyline
received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on finishing up house renovation, buying a bull and paying school fee for my husband’s orphaned niece."
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almost 6 years ago
Susan
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to dig a well so that we may access water for household use. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor of my house."
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