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.
Lavenda's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lavenda received a $474 third payment.
"I spent the third transfer on buying two cows 35,000KES,three goats 6,500KES ,clothes for the family 3,000KES and food for the family 35000KES."
Mariam's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mariam enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on enlarging my house and also plaster it. Secondly buy a cow for milk tea. Thirdly build a kitchen because i cook from outside so when it rains cooking has to be on hold."
Saddam's family
access_time 8 years ago
Saddam enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a piece of land to grow coffee and also buy livestock like cows and goats."
Elijah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Elijah enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to buy three cows, for dowry payment for my wife. Secondly, we plan to lease a land, where we plan to grow maize. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to keep in the bank, for future use."
Mirabu's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mirabu enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is; in 2014 I lost my six cows which were giving me money from milk. This hit me hardly."
Robina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Robina enrolled.
"I will buy a cow and a goat to keep for income generation. The remaining balance will help me renovate my house which had gotten burnt. "
Damaris's family
access_time 8 years ago
Damaris enrolled.
"The achievement we're proudest of was when we saved money from rice farming and bought three cows."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house with a metal roof because, this one is in a bad condition, it leaks when it's raining and also very small. Lastly we plan to use the remaining amount to buy two cows, that would provide us with milk for family use, as well as being as an investment for our family."
Emily's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emily enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to grow sugar cane. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to start a tree nursery, for income generation. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to buy a dairy cow, that would provide us with milk for family use, and sell surplus for family income. "
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to grow sugar cane. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a dairy cow, that would provide us with milk for family use, and sell surplus for family income. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to buy furniture."
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