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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Elector's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elector enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have educated my children and built my house. My spouse died when our firstborn was in class three and he is now in forth form."
Fredrick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $99 initial payment.
"pay for a piece land because the piece of land that I own is small."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy oxen for ploughing, and a cow for milk. I also hope to open a grocery shop so that I may have a source of income."
Milicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a cow for producing milk so that I can sell to my neighbours because milk is scarce here. I may also be able to raise money to contribute to my women's group."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay fees for my 2 children who are soon joining college and others who are still in school."
Salome's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salome received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house and buy livestock."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a spacious house."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $99 initial payment.
"My house is very dusty, I therefore plan to buy cement and sand and cement the floor and walls of my house to make it more presentable."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a kitchen. I also want to buy a mattress and pay my daughter's school fees."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my daughter's school fees and build a house with the rest."