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.
Cynthia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Cynthia enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to build iron roofed house because my house is leaking and to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to substitute my husband's source of income. I would also like to buy two cows to act as security incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to expand on farming to increase productivity to ensure food security for my family."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to build my own house since l do not have a house. Secondly l would wish to buy a cow to act as security incase of any emergency. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family."
Jeconia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jeconia enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I'm cultivating in the farm before I step out to attend to my business." (Occupation: Small business)
Susan's family
access_time 8 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to build a new house because my house is very small to comfortable accommodate me with my family. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my son who is in form one and has fees problem. l also would like to expand my business to generate more income to substitute my husband's source of income. Finally l would like to expand on farming to increase food security for my family."
Celestine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Celestine enrolled.
"Firstly, I plan use the transfer on starting a fish business in our local market.This will boost my income.Secondly, l use the transfer on paying for my husband's a driving course fees."
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"I plan to boost my fish selling business,and also buy ox-plough for hiring to villagers who might want at a fee.This would be giving me some more income." (Occupation: Small business)
Caroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"Firstly, we plan to use part of the transfer to buy four bulls, that would help us to plough our farms, and two cows that would provide us with milk. Secondly, we intend to use another part of the transfer to buy new iron-sheets, to replace the ones on the roof of this house, because the house leaks when it rains. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to start a small business of selling grains such as maize and beans for family income. "
Benter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Benter enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I had a small business through which I bought a cow that I have beside my house."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane received a $476 third payment.
"I spent part of the third transfer on buying and fixing iron windows into my house, and 20,000KES as capital for a business in selling ready made clothes so that I may have a source of income. I also bought a cow for keeping @ 15,000KES."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $476 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer is i couldn't have manage to buy a land." (Occupation: Small business)
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