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.
Henry's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Henry received a $493 second payment.
"I bought a cow at 20,000 KES, used 15,000 KES to go for a driving course, bought 15 iron sheets at 10,000 KES then used used the rest on transport while going to school and lunch while in school."
Rispa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rispa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy two cows, pay school fees and also repair my house which has a leaking roof."
Dalmas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dalmas received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees for my two children in high school and buy a cow with the upcoming payment."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $493 second payment.
"l spent the second transfer to cow at 15000 KES, l also planning to build my house so l have bought iron-sheets at 19200 KES, l bought furniture at 10000 KES, l bought 2 sacks of maize at 5000 KES."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $493 second payment.
"I spent 30000 KES of my first lumpsum transfer on 25 iron sheets and 5 Kgs of nails, 15000 KES on a cow and I paid secondary school fees for my son with the remaining 5000 KES."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy cement and sand to plaster the walls and floor of my house and also buy a cow."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to buy a cow and sheep to help us in future. Lastly l would like to build a pit latrine for my family. "
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought a cow. "
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought cows for my family. "
Leya's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Leya enrolled.
"I am planning to buy a dairy cow and some oxen The remaining transfers will be used to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a pit latrine. "
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