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.
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"I am planning to set up a DSTV hall where the local soccer fans can watch their favorite teams because they go long distances to access the service. I will then use the income accrued from the business to build my house because I am currently living in a rental house."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy enrolled.
"We are planning to build a house because we are homeless, buy household furniture such as chairs and start second hand clothes business so as to earn money to feed our children."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is this mabati roofed house which we built through savings from our small businesses. Previously we lived in a dilapidated grass thatched house." (Occupation: Small business)
Sophia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sophia enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of sustaing my family through farming and some small businesses which I run."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy enrolled.
"I plan to build a separate house where the kids can sleep, they are all grown up. I also plan to pay school fees. And finally to boost my tailoring business."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"I am planning to buy a goat to rear, some chairs for my house and start a small business, the business will involve selling fast moving consumer goods."
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther enrolled.
"I am planning to buy a bed, mattress and cushions for my chairs. The rest of the transfers I will use to start a small business, the business will involve buying and selling of free range chicken."
Syprina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Syprina enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that through my small business am able to take care of my children." (Occupation: Small business)
Regina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Regina enrolled.
"I have planned to build a house,buy some livestock and expand my business" (Occupation: Small business)
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $98 initial payment.
"I bought sacks of maize, mosquito nets, clothes and boosted my wife's business."
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