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 over 8 years ago
Linet received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a milk cow and 2 goats forvkeeping. I plan to keep money for school fees for my child who is joining form 1 next year; he is sitting for his final primary school exam at the end of the year. I also plan to increase capital for my cereal business to increase my profit."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a goat at 2,000 KES. I also invested the rest in cereal business."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on building a kitchen.I also bought 4 goats,6 chicken and paid school fees for my daughter."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on repairing my house.I also bought 4 goats."
Milkah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milkah received a $493 second payment.
"I built a kitchen, cemented my main house and bought 3 goats. I paid 6,000 KES school fees."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $493 second payment.
"I bought two bulls at 40,000 KES and goats at 3,000 KES. I paid 5,000 KES school fees. I spent the rest on food."
Juliana's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Juliana received a $493 second payment.
"I spent on building an iron roofed house. I paid 4,000 KES school fees. I also bought 2 goats at 7,000 KES and maize at 1,600 KES."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also bought chairs and building materials(iron sheets,timber,nails).I also bought 2 goats and 2 sheep."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees for my children.I also bought a cow and a goat."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $493 second payment.
"I spent on building an iron roofed house at 30,000 KES. I also bought a goat at 2,500, bedding, clothes and food."
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