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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.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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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.

almost 9 years ago

Wilkista received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to buy a cow and to plaster my house and pay a my grandchild school fee."

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almost 9 years ago

Abigael received a $98 initial payment.

"l plan to plaster my house , l also plan to buy water tank and build my son a house."

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almost 9 years ago

Yunita received a $98 initial payment.

"l to expand my business .l also plan to pay school fee."

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almost 9 years ago

Faith enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is how to get income that we can use to get foodstuff. I don't have school fees and currently am at home due to lack of fees."

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almost 9 years ago

Margaret enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family. I managed to do this from the savings that I had made over the years."

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almost 9 years ago

Gaudensia enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is lack of adequate income to support my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Domtila enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have been able to build a house for my family."

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almost 9 years ago

Milka enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is when I was kidnapped late last year and the kidnappers demanded a ransom of KShs. 50,000. I had to borrow money to pay."

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almost 9 years ago

Consilata enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build my own home as a widow. My husband died long time ago while we were living in a small thatched house."

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almost 9 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that I have managed to build a house for my family. I was able to do this after saving money for several months."

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