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.
Lydia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lydia enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, because this one is small. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy two cows, to pay dowry for my wife. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to plough our farms for food security. "
Samwel's family
access_time 8 years ago
Samwel enrolled.
"The achievement we are very proud of is, having bought a cow that is currently providing us with milk, using our income from the sale of maize, that we cultivated. "
Betty's family
access_time 8 years ago
Betty enrolled.
"I am planning to spend the transfer on buying some animals to rear at home like goats and cows. We also want to improve our house."
Joyce's family
access_time 8 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on building a new house because the one i am currently living in half of it is falling. Secondly buying a cow so as to have some milk tea and also sell off the calves."
Grace's family
access_time 8 years ago
Grace received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my third cash transfer on buying a cow 20,000 KES, 2 sacs of maize 6,400 KES, paid school fees 20,000 KES and bought food 1,600 KES."
Monica's family
access_time 8 years ago
Monica received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my third cash transfer to buy a cow worth 17000KES,build a house worth 30000KES and food 1200KES."
Robert's family
access_time 8 years ago
Robert received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my third cash transfer to buy a cow worth 26000KES,sheep 9200KES,hens 1800KES,chairs 2800KES,build a toilet worth 4700KES,invested 2000KES in business,food 1700KES."
Kellen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kellen enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay college fees for our two, one in university and another one in medical college. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy a cow, that would provide us with milk for family use. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling grains."
Joshua's family
access_time 8 years ago
Joshua enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house because this one is small. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy three cows, that would be as an investment for our family, and also provide us with milk. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to boost our small business of selling fish."
Everlyne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Everlyne enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to build a bigger house, because this one is small. Secondly, we plan to use another part of the transfer to buy a laptop for our child, who is in university. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to buy two cows, as an investment for future use."
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