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.
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8 years ago
Julian
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to finish up construction of a latrine that I started and also use some as capital to start a business."
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8 years ago
Rose
received a $493 second payment.
" The biggest difference in my daily life is that now i believe am going to build a new house,having bought building materials."
(Occupation: Small business)
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8 years ago
Sarah
received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my second transfer to pay school fees, buy a cattle and also to buy household items."
(Occupation: Small business)
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8 years ago
Lilian
received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to boost my shop business for 6000 KES, 3000 KES i spent to renovate my shop floor and the remaining cash i spent to buy food for my family."
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8 years ago
Prisca
received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent 6,000 KES to increase stock on my rice selling business and bought a mattress for 4,000 KES. (Had withdrawal fees)"
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8 years ago
Rosemary
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay part of college fees for my son and also buy bricks to use in constructing my house."
(Occupation: Small business)
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8 years ago
Molenter
received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly provide unconditional cash to recipient while other NGOs provide conditional cash to groups."
(Occupation: Small business)
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8 years ago
Teresa
received a $493 second payment.
" Give Directly provide lump sum cash while other NGOs provide small amount of cash or handouts."
(Occupation: Small business)
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8 years ago
Anjelina
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a piece of land where I can build my house and settle in."
(Occupation: Small business)
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8 years ago
Sila
received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives out unconditional cash transfers unlike other NGOs where the money is limited to a specific use."
(Occupation: Small business)
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