GDLive Newsfeed
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.
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Pheobe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pheobe received a $99 initial payment.
"I will complete building both my latrine and my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Michael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Michael received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on plastering my house."
Odhiambo's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Odhiambo received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to start secondhand clothes business."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house and buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan on buying an ox and plastering my house."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house. Currently its earth and require frequent repairs which is also expensive."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to start construction of my house once I receive the transfer and also to buy a cow."
Solomon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Solomon received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to start poultry keeping to help me generate some income and also buy fishing lines and hooks."
Eliakim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eliakim received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy bulls to help me in ploughing my farm and also pay school fees (secondary school)"
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy two bulls to help me in farm work and continue paying school fees for my child."