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.
Margaret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"I have plans of using the transfer to construct a kitchen to prepare meals in, I wish to buy some two cows, pay school fees and to raise my business- I used to sell rice before that business went down. "
Nyandiko's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nyandiko enrolled.
"The proudest achievement was when we bought some cows while we were still working. We sold them later on,when my husband became very sick so as to settle his medical bills."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"I would like to use the transfer on building a outside kitchen for my family. My children will also use it as bedroom.l will spend the remaining part of the transfer on buying chain link wire,poles and cement for fencing my home. This will help me improve on security and prevent my properties from being stolen.Lastly, l will buy a cow for milk production for my family."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"My proudest achievement was when I bought a cow and invested in rice farming with the proceeds earned from fish business that I used to do in the past. "
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to buy oxen plough and bulls. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. We also plan to spend the transfer to enroll my son to study welding course. "
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to expand the size of our house. We also plan to buy two cows. We also plan to start a small business that can help us get additional income."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk, and a bull, that we intend to use together with the three we already have, to plough our farms. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a second-hand motorcycle for income generation. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to open a butcher."
Magret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Magret enrolled.
"I plan to boost my business because this is my source of income.I would also buy a cow that I can milk.And the last transfer,I plan to built for my son his house that was burnt and partly pay school fees for my daughter."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with three rooms, because this one is small. Secondly, I plan to use another part of the transfer to buy furniture. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use, and three sheep, as an investment for my famly."
Sharon's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sharon received a $490 second payment.
"I spent the second transfer to buy 2 cows that I'll keep for milk hence I can sell and earn a living, I also bought few equipment for my saloon business to attract more customers."
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