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.
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over 6 years ago
Sally
received a $235 initial payment.
"I want to rent a piece of land to plant income generating crops like beans ans potatoes. They will give me a hand managing my dairy farm."
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over 6 years ago
Wilson
received a $253 initial payment.
"I am planning to put more money into my business, since it is a start up I want to have enough stock. Look for all glass types, at the moment I have only six glass types. I want to have a variety in my shop."
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over 6 years ago
Jackline
received a $253 initial payment.
"Working on casual jobs is exhausting and unfruitful. We could not get enough money for both household needs and tuition fees for our children, leave alone a small amount of money to be saved for emergencies. I am happy I got to relax when GD send me this money I have had time to do my personal work and even work on our own "shamba""
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over 6 years ago
Caroline
received a $235 initial payment.
"I expect to save more school fees for my children and make sure my family eats well. I will be having a bigger business which will generate more income for my children's upkeep."
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over 6 years ago
Jerusa
received a $235 initial payment.
"My new goal is to purchase more seats in my house to avoid borrowing from my neighbour who sometimes complain that I should buy my own."
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over 6 years ago
Moses
received a $253 initial payment.
"I am planning to lease land for farming for consumption and sell the surplus."
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over 6 years ago
Eunice
enrolled.
"Receiving this money to me, will mean making economic step in that, i have been planning to start business but since i have got limited resources, it has been a dream. I have confidence that i will fulfill my desire."
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over 6 years ago
Philipina
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of food.Lack of food has hampered everything including education.The little we get all goes into buying food.This has been the trend since when I was born up to date when I am a married woman.It affected me as a child and now it has come to my children whom I am now struggling to buy food at the same time paying school fees."
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over 6 years ago
Erick
enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is working in the farms for people and earning meagre amounts that can hardly be enough for food and investment plans."
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over 6 years ago
Borness
enrolled.
"Receiving this money means owning a dairy cow and paying school fees for my children.I am really excited and greatful for such an opportunity"
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