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.
Ezra's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ezra enrolled.
"I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and roofing sheets which I will use to build a house for myself. I will also use part of the transfers to start a small business but I have not decided what kind of business it shall be."
Brian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Brian enrolled.
"We are planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and pay construction workers who will build us a house using the materials. If there is any money left we will think of starting a small business."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough funds to carry out some activities like starting a small business, I am currently out of work and the little cash I get from fishing is hardly enough to take care of my family's needs."
Benson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my child who is in secondary school,I will spend part of the transfer on plastering my bedroom as it is still made of mud,I will also spend part of the transfer on building a toilet that is cemented, I will also start a shopkeeping business and the remaining amount we will spend on buying clothes for our children."
Ang'iro's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ang'iro enrolled.
"We plan to spend the transfer to build our own house being that we are homeless. We also plan to spend the transfer to start a business that would provide us with income. We also plan to spend the transfer to buy household items like furniture."
Benson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"Our proudest achievement is that we have been able to build a kiosk in the nearby shopping centre. We hope to get capital and soon start a business."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"I plan to invest in business, renovate my house and to rent land for farming during planting seasons."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline enrolled.
"We have planned to boost our business." (Occupation: Small business)
Jesta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jesta enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is that I have to educate my children but the business am doing is not bringing enough money." (Occupation: Small business)
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"I have planned to plaster my house,pay part of school fees for my children, I will also buy a cow and set up a business"
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