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.
Gaudensia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gaudensia enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying materials like timber,nails,sand and cement that I will use to build a bigger house as the one I stay in is very small, I will use part of the transfer to buy three bulls that I will use in ploughing my farm as I currently use my bare hands and it is tiresome. I will use the remaining amount to pay for my dowry." (Country: Kenya)
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"I would like to buy a sheep because it is the only animal that can survive in this hot climate. I would also like to venture into paultry farming because I want something that will generate some income for my family." (Country: Kenya)
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David enrolled.
"First,I would like to build my own house since I don't have one. Secondly,I would to pay my wife's dowry." (Country: Kenya)
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I would like to build a new house because this one is old since it was built eight years ago. I would like to spend the rest on school fees because I have a son who owes the school 42000 KSH." (Country: Kenya)
Joshua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshua enrolled.
"I am planning to pay my wife's dowry inorder to strengthen our marriage. I'm also planning to establish my home because I need privacy." (Country: Kenya)
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice enrolled.
"First,plastering the inner part of the house is my number one priority because it will prevent dust-born diseases that is harmful to our health. Secondly, I am planning to buy some livestock that will keep me busy as I take care of them." (Country: Kenya)
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer buy a boat that we will use for fishing. I also plan to spend the transfer to construct a kitchen and a toilet." (Country: Kenya)
Ann's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ann enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer to buy a second hand motorcycle that my husband will be using to transport locals to and fro Kendu town. I also plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house to accommodate my family. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow." (Country: Kenya)
Perpetua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Perpetua enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer to construct my own house being that we currently stay in a rental house. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture and bed. I also plan to spend the transfer to buy goats." (Country: Kenya)
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer to buy building materials that I will use to construct my own iron roofed house. I also plan to spend part of the transfer to buy furniture. I also plan to use the transfer to start a business." (Country: Kenya)