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.
George's family
access_time over 5 years ago
George enrolled.
"I will use this money first of all to invest in business by buying my own motorcycle for transportation business. Currently I am employed on casual basis by someone on his motorcycle and now I want to be independent and this business will improve my lifestyle. I will also use this money to buy some household goods like furniture. I will then save the rest of the money so that to assist me incase of any thing in future. "
Douglas's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Douglas enrolled.
"My first priority will be investing in my business, therefore, I will use part of the transfer to add more stock that will bring high profits to my business. Secondly, i will prioritize buying at least two goat in upcountry, where it will act as an asset and also in coming days numbers will increase. That i can sell and earn more money. My third priority will be buying uniform for my children, because I have always wanted them to look presented in school."
Dominic's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Dominic enrolled.
"My first priority is to expand my poultry business in order to get more income that will help me to take care of my family. I truly believe that this will uplift my living standard as I will have a stable source of income from the sale of poultry. My second priority will be to save part of the transfer,for future emergencies like outbreak of diseases that may attack my poultry. My third priority will be to use the remaining part my transfer to add more poultry."
Alex's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Alex enrolled.
"I would like to increase my stock of selling second hardware stuff. This is my priority since most of the times i lack money and thus have difficulties to buy stock that will keep my business running. This is my main source of income and having it up and running guarantees me a comfortable and smooth life as I will be able to take care of my other needs. Buying food is my second priority because I have a family and food is a basic need that they shouldn't lack. I will prefer buying food in bulk so as to have constant supply of food in the house. Lastly, I will use the rest of the as pocket money in order to be able to handle or settle any arising issues that i haven'tp planned for especially the county municipal ofgicials who collect tax."
Sammy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sammy enrolled.
"My first priority is to set up a business of selling young children shoes. In my current area of residence, there are many children around without shoes. This business will be lucractive because I know it will boom in the market, improve my living standards and also provide employment to my wife who I can leave in the shop to run the business as I run other duties or jobs. Secondly, using the profits from the business plus some of this monies, I would like to take myself to school and undertake a computer course. Information technology courses pay off well. I would like to follow the path of my friend who studied Information technology , got a job and is doing very well in life. Lastly, I would go obtain my driving licence in order to be able to quip myself for my future hopes and dreams. This includes owning my own car that I can turn it to a taxi business and drive around or even get employed where I will require my driving licence."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen enrolled.
"My first priority will be to start up a business of selling brand new clothes. This is so because I had scouted for a place earlier and I couldn't proceed with my business due to lack of finances. With this business up and running, I will be able to have a constant job of my own that I can count on for income generation. I will also rent out a better place to stay in. This is my second option because in iron sheet houses cases of fire break outs are so common and they always frustrate ones effort. I would like to find a more secure house so that my growth in life can be stable. Lastly, I will embark on savings. I love savings because it helps me plan for my tomorrow. If I run a business without saving any coins then my future isn't guaranteed."
Mathews's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mathews enrolled.
"Currently I sell agricultural products like onions in wakulima market that's within Nairobi city,I would want to improve this business by adding more stock. I have a child who's in class 5, I would want to pay her school fees since sometimes I encounter challenges with fees. Thirdly, paying my rent has been a challenge as well due to this, I would also want to settle my rent debts so as avoid future inconveniences."
Stella's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stella received a $470 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I became very happy." (Occupation: Small business)
Simon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Simon received a $470 initial payment.
"The moment I received this cash transfer, I felt happy. " (Occupation: Small business)
Peter's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Peter received a $470 initial payment.
"When I recieved my cash transfer worth 1,700,000ugx, I have started a small scale business with 300,000ugx, I bought eighteen iron sheets worth 540,000ugx, I spent 35,000ugx on food, I paid a debt of 170,000ugx. The balance of 655,000ugx, I intend to use for constructing my permanent house."
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