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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Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build my self iron roofed house because the one l have is thatched one."
Dorcas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorcas received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend ksh 10000 am going to pay for my child school fees, ksh 10000 will bring 1 lorry of sand , ksh 30000 i wil get cement, timber to repair my house wall , and pay for labor and food."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to continue paying school fees for my children and also to repair my house which is in a bad condition."
Rebeca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebeca received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house, buy two cows for my dowry payment and start a business with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build my own home because am still at my father's home."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to add more iron sheets and move out of the current house that i am in ."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on buying a sewing machine since I am a trained Dressmaker, extending our existing house, and also buying a bull to support ploughing activities"
Norah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Norah received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to extend my small house with the upcoming lumpsum."
Serfina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Serfina received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy more iron sheets to build a new house, pay school fee and start another business with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a more comfortable house that can accommodate me with my family"