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.
Macyline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Macyline enrolled.
"I plan to renovate my house, buy a ploughing machine for farming, boost my business and pay school fees."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"The biggest hardship was living in the centre and paying rent,yet you don't have a permanent source of income,I have my daughter who should be in high school but due to lack of school fees she is always at home."
Benter's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Benter enrolled.
"I am planning to build a toilet as we currently have none, we also need to build an external kitchen. Some of the money will be used to buy some free range chicken which we will rear and sell their eggs and meat in various markets. The remainder of the transfers I will use to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"We are planning to pay school fees for our child who is in university and the remainder of the transfers we will use to buy materials to be used to build ourselves another house."
Gaudensia's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Gaudensia enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that we are dependent on our farm but at times it does not do well so it really gives us a big challenge when it comes to providing food and basic education for our children as most of the times they are sent home for school fees."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I would like to build a new house because this one is old since it was built eight years ago. I would like to spend the rest on school fees because I have a son who owes the school 42000 KSH."
Simion's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Simion enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my three children who are in secondary school and I will also use some part to buy a water tank of 5000 litres so that I can use it to harvest water as our area is usually has water shortage problem."
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"I plan to pay school fees, build a new home and to invest in business."
Isaiah's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Isaiah enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to buy farm equipment to enhance farming and increase production . Secondly l would wish to expand my house because it is not spacious enough to accommodate my family. I would also like to pay school fees for my nephew who is a total orphan and has fees problem. Finally I would wish to pay dowry to my parents inlaw to appreciate them."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"I plan to pay school fees and accessories like uniforms and stationery. I also need to renovate my house and buy livestock especially cattle."
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