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.
Maurice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurice received a $466 third payment.
"I used a portion of the transfer to buy 3 bulls. I bought a water pump for irrigation purposes. I also bought foodstuffs for family consumption."
Daniel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Daniel received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a water pump and irrigation pumps that is now helping in me in irrigating my farm. "
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to buy a water pump and irrigation pipes that I am using to irrigate my tomato farm. I do not have to hire water pipes and the pumps again,instead, channel that money elsewhere.I also no longer have to panic when the rains are low. "
Ochieng's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ochieng received a $97 initial payment.
"Being that I am a farmer I spent my first transfer to purchase water pipes that I have been using for irrigation. I am happy nowadays I am able to irrigate my farm with ease.I also bought some corn for my family consumption."
Samson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Samson received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I am now getting yields from my shamba because I have my own irrigation equipment. Am also having a spacious and decent house, unlike before when I was in a very squeezed house."
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $486 third payment.
"I used a larger portion of the transfer to buy water pump and pipes for irrigation purpose. I also purchased family foodstuffs with the rest of the transfer."
Lydia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lydia enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a lot of stress relief and improved human dignity. I would like to built my own home that will free me from monthly bills of rent and use the remaining part to buy a water pump for irrigation."
Joyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help us build a house because currently I stay at my mother in Law's house.I will also buy water pipes for irrigation in our farm. This will improve our living standards."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will build a good house and buy pipes for irrigation."
Philip's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Philip received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of my transfer to buy irrigation pump which has increased my yields abundantly. I also paid school fees for my children who are in high school."
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