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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

Charles received a $475 third payment.

"I now have a cow as an asset, I am living in a beautiful house and we eat and dress well than before receiving transfers."

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over 8 years ago

Christine received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build a house of 30 iron sheets with cemented walls and floor then buy a cow if the money will be remaining after the house construction."

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over 8 years ago

Roselina received a $475 third payment.

"My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have a good permanent house."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to cement the floor of my current house, buy a sofaset and a cow."

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $475 third payment.

"I have a big difference because I am now peaceful and comfortable than before."

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over 8 years ago

Pheobe received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to build an iron roofed house with cemented floor."

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over 8 years ago

George received a $475 third payment.

"I spent the whole of my second transfer on paying a loan which I borrowed to buy motorcycle."

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over 8 years ago

Samwel received a $475 third payment.

"I I bought furniture 13000 KES, bought cement for 7500 KES, murram 6000 KES, sand 3000 KES a door 2500 KES, a calf for 10000 KES, maize 3200 KES"

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over 8 years ago

Elijah received a $475 third payment.

"My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because because I have an ox plough and oxen to easen my farming."

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over 8 years ago

Enock received a $99 initial payment.

"Am planning to buy two milk cows and two calves then buy more iron sheets."

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