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.
Nicholas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nicholas enrolled.
"My proudest achievements are that we have struggled and bought a motorbike, a cow and a goat."
Jack's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jack enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that we have worked very hard and have been able to buy four goats which we keep in our compound. We hope to sell them later to pay school fees for our children."
Michael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Michael received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought a goat 4,550KES, utensils and other household items."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought two goats. Purchased a big bag for my clothes. I also invested the remaining amount in stone mining."
Magret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magret received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on paying school fees.I also built an iron roofed house and bought 2 goats."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard and bought a goat. I saved a little money which I got from the sale of harvested crops and used it to buy a goat."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling tomatoes, onions and vegetables, after saving for a while I was able to buy a goat with the proceeds from my business."
Teresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresa enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having worked as an hotelier and from my savings I was able to buy a goat."
William's family
access_time over 8 years ago
William received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent 6,000KES on buying a sheep and goat for keeping. I also bought beddings with 2,000KES and utensils with 2,000KES."
Lucia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucia received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought 2 goats with a portion of the transfer. Bought a blanket at 1,500 KES and also settled some debts."
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