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
Susan
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger iron roofed house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay my high school son fee with the remaining portion."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Maurice
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to start a business so that I may be able to raise money for school fees for my child who is completing primary education this year. I also hope to buy cattle for milk and oxen for ploughing my piece of land."
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over 8 years ago
Mariam
received a $99 initial payment.
"I bought bed worth 4,500, I also bought mattress worth 2,500 and rest I used boost my business."
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over 8 years ago
Eunice
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to extend my house to make it more spacious, and buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Maritha
received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to replace my roof with new ironsheet, buy and fix new metal windows and a door. I also hope to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Grace
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer because my current house is too small while the rest I'll pay my son in high school fee."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Nancy
received a $99 initial payment.
"I built an iron roofed house, but did not finish because I ran out of money. I therefor plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house and give it a good finish."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Jane
enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for our children. Finally l would wish to expand our business to generate more income."
(Occupation: Small business)
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over 8 years ago
Ruth
enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the transfer to cement my house because avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my child who is in high and at times she is forced to stay at because of lack of school fees."
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over 8 years ago
Macy
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in primary school, if I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school."
(Occupation: Small business)
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