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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Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a house for my second wife."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both floor and walls of my house because at the moment its earth."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a house for my son and also open up a shop."
Queenter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Queenter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house and buy household goods."
Kenneth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kenneth received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend the upcoming lump sum payment on plastering our current house, buying seats, paying school fee and paying weeding services for our crop."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I plant to buy 2 oxen and a plough for preparing my piece of land for cultivation so that bI do not have to spend money on hiring the services."
Rachael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rachael received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house. I'm also planning to pay my spouse fee."
Kevin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kevin received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on part payment for land on which we plan to make our home in future"
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to start a business ( selling maize and paraffin)"
Kannedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kannedy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house and buy a few domestic animals."