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.
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that through the small businesses we engage in, we have managed to sustain our children in school." (Occupation: Small business)
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I plough with my cow and not my hands." (Occupation: Small business)
Ochiel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ochiel received a $99 initial payment.
"I used the transfer as capital to start a fish selling business."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a cow for keeping, pay school fees for my child. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor of my house to make it more presentable." (Occupation: Small business)
James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to invest it on a stone selling business. We will be shaping the stones used for building houses."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"Increase stock for my business. I sell second hand shoes."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a nice iron roofed house and furnish it." (Occupation: Small business)
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I used 5,000 kES to pay my son school fee. I also invested the remaining amount in tailoring business."
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both floor and walls of my house because at the moment it's earth and need frequent repairs which on the other hand is expensive. I'm also planning to invest the remaining amount in livestock." (Occupation: Small business)
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest the entire transfer in retail shop business."
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