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.
Monica's family
access_time 8 years ago
Monica received a $475 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never recieved the transfer since I have managed to build a big house,bought some cattle and invested in my business which is currently doing well."
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."
Gorrety's family
access_time 8 years ago
Gorrety received a $475 third payment.
"My new goals are to expand farming so that I may increase my harvest, start a small business that can sustain my family and connect my home to electricity supply."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $474 third payment.
"My new goals is to start cereals since its a good business here in the village. "
Wycliffe's family
access_time 8 years ago
Wycliffe received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to boost my hotel business for 27000 KES and to repair my car for 20000 KES"
Caroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caroline received a $475 third payment.
"I spent my third cash transfer to purchase a motorcycle worth 35000KES,servicing the motocycle 2000KES,invested 3000KES in my business,iron sheets 800KES,maize 1000KES and spent the rest of the money to buy food."
Phoebe's family
access_time 8 years ago
Phoebe enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is that I do not have a stable job to help me sustain my family." (Occupation: Small business)
Fazila's family
access_time 8 years ago
Fazila enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on buying a plot of land. The remaining balance will help me get back to my former small business. "
Caroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for our two children in secondary school, and also pay school levies for the three in primary. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to start a small business of selling grains. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to enrol our daughter for a hairdressing course."
Esta's family
access_time 8 years ago
Esta enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to replace the iron sheets on roof of this house, because they are leaking when it rains, and also cement the floor. Finally, we intend to use the remaining amount to boost the stock of my business of selling grains." (Occupation: Small business)
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