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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over 8 years ago
Sheila
received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a new house as the one am currently occupying is old and dilapidated and is not comfortable and if some amount remains am planning to start a small business (selling omena)."
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over 8 years ago
Seline
enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to construct iron roofed house. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a business to give us additional income source. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow. "
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over 8 years ago
Margaret
enrolled.
"I plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. I also plan to spend the transfer to build a toilet. I also plan to spend the remaining balance to start a business to boost my income."
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over 8 years ago
Andrew
enrolled.
"We are planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build an external kitchen. The remaining transfers will be used to start a small business and also buy food for our family. "
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over 8 years ago
Agnes
enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having started a small business selling fish and used the profits to pay school fees for my children in primary school. "
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over 8 years ago
Peninah
enrolled.
"I am planning to use my transfer to build a new house because my house is old and the iron sheets leaks. I also plan to set up a fish vending business to earn daily income."
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over 8 years ago
Loice
enrolled.
"I am planning to use my transfer to rear livestock that I can convert into cash when in financial need, boost my sausage business by injecting more capital, and use the remaining amount to attend a tailoring school."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Eunice
enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to construct a bigger house. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a business. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy a cow."
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over 8 years ago
Alice
enrolled.
"I am planning to build a house because I am homeless and boost my vegetable vending business. I also plan to spend my money on my daughter's college education. "
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over 8 years ago
Seline
enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that my children are well educated because of my effort as a woman. I have had to engage in small businesses to see my children through their basic education."
(Occupation: Small business)
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