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.
William's family
access_time over 8 years ago
William enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying building materials like iron sheets, nails and cement so that I can rebuild my house that got burnt down, I will spend part of the transfer on buying one bull that I will use in ploughing my farm and one dairy cow. The remaining amount I will spend on buying furniture for my house and also in starting a small business of selling groceries at the local market."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $99 initial payment.
"Will use the next transfer for building our house and buying cows for keeping."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $99 initial payment.
"We bought a cow for 1100 KES. My husband topped up the extra 1000 KES.."
Isaac's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaac received a $99 initial payment.
"I will use the next transfer to buy two cows for ploughing and purchasing iron sheets for building."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy oxen for ploughing, and a cow for milk. I also hope to open a grocery shop so that I may have a source of income."
Milicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a cow for producing milk so that I can sell to my neighbours because milk is scarce here. I may also be able to raise money to contribute to my women's group."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house and buy a cow."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to buy a dairy cow using a loan that I secured through Kenya Women and now I am able to get milk for my family."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my daughter's school fees. I also want to cement my floor, buy a cow and start a fishmongering business."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to buy a cow or goats for keeping."
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