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.
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over 7 years ago
Everlyne
enrolled.
"Our first plan is to spend part of the transfer to buy furniture and utensils. Our second plan is to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow that in future would provide us with milk some of which we would sell to the villagers to earn some income. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to start a second hand clothes selling business."
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over 7 years ago
Lilian
enrolled.
"Firstly, we intend to use of the transfer to invest in farming by leasing a bigger farm and planting maize that we intend to sell and get some income. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to build a house for my second wife who is currently staying in the house of her co-wife who passed away. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy two cows that would in future provide us with milk for family use and even sell surplus to the villagers to earn some money."
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over 7 years ago
Salamia
enrolled.
"I have struggled to pay school fees for the total orphans and one is already in the the University . Secondly l have also managed to buy two sheep and a cow and these are my proudest achievements."
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over 7 years ago
Florence
enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay college fees for the three children we intend to enroll for hairdressing course next year. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to pay school levies for our five children in primary school. Lastly, we intend to use the remaining amount to buy a cow that we hope in future, will provide us with milk for family use, and sell the extra for an income for the family."
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over 7 years ago
Elly
enrolled.
"Firstly, I am planning to use part of the transfer to buy two cows to go and pay for my wife's dowry. Secondly, I intend to use the other part to pay for my driving course that I am planning to undertake. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to pay school levies for my two children in primary school."
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over 7 years ago
Fredrick
enrolled.
"My first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house because the current one is smaller. My second plan is to use the other part of the transfer to buy two cows for the dowry of my wife. Lastly, I intend to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling grains like maize."
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over 7 years ago
Beatrice
received a $494 second payment.
"I bought building materials( iron sheets,and roofing nails ) at 8700 KES,mattress at 4,000 KES,paid 2,500 KES on school fees,bought a cow at 17,500 KES,used 5,000 KES to start a business and the rest of the money am still keeping for future use ."
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over 7 years ago
Ismael
received a $99 initial payment.
"I will buy bull cows for ox-plough farming with my upcoming transfer payment."
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over 7 years ago
John
enrolled.
"I have struggled so much through farming and built my own house though very small to accommodate my family. Finally l have also managed to buy two cows and three sheep that l am very proud of."
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over 7 years ago
Lynete
enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to build a new home since my house is in a very bad condition. Secondly I would wish to buy a cow to help me generate milk for preparing tea for my children and for sale. Finally l would like to use the remaining amount to open up a business to generate income to support my children."
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