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.
Linet's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Linet enrolled.
"We would like to buy a piece of land because we would like to build our own house there so that we cease paying rent." (Country: Kenya)
Erick's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Erick enrolled.
"We are planning to re-design our house by first,expanding then ensuring that it is well plastered because we want it to look decent. We are also planning to buy an ox-plough that will aid in cultivation so that we refrain from hiring one from our fellow farmers since it's costly." (Country: Kenya)
Odhiambo's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Odhiambo enrolled.
"I am planning to pay dowry inorder to legalize our marriage. I would also like to establish my home because I want to move out of my father's compound." (Country: Kenya)
Jactone's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jactone enrolled.
"We were planning to spend three quarters of the transfer on school fees since that is our major concern. We were also planning to boost our quarry business because it is the main economic activity in this are and we heavily depend on it." (Country: Kenya)
Nancy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nancy enrolled.
"First, we were planning to expand our house by adding some more rooms so that it can accommodate our expanding family. We were also planning to set up a business,particularly a shop, because it is something that will generate some income for us. Lastly, we were planning to purchase some household that we lack in the house." (Country: Kenya)
Caroline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"I would like to build a new house,this is because this one is old since most of it's walls are broken down and the roof is also worn out. I would also like to build a small kitchen inorder to avoid cooking in the main house. I also don't have a toilet, hence I would like to build one that can serve my family." (Country: Kenya)
Carolyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Carolyne enrolled.
"First,I would like to build a pit latrine since I don't have one,I have been using my neighbour's latrine for quite sometime but now I feel I should own one that will serve my family. Secondly, I would like to plaster my house because I want to prevent dust-born diseases. Lastly,I would like to spend the rest on school fees since I have a daughter in secondary school and another one in college." (Country: Kenya)
Isack's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Isack enrolled.
"I am planning to build a bigger house that can comfortably accommodate my family, buy fishing materials and pay my children's school fee." (Country: Kenya)
Idah's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Idah enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to open up a business to generate income for my family. Secondly l would wish to pay dowry to my parents. Lastly l would like to use the rest of the to educate my child." (Country: Kenya)
Seline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Seline enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to pay dowry to my parents. Secondly l would wish to buy a cows to act as security incase of any emergency. Lastly I would like to open up a business to generate income." (Country: Kenya)