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
Yunia
enrolled.
"We are planning to spend our transfer on buying some piece of land near the lake, where we can grow vegetables under irrigation using the water from the lake. We will grow the vegetables on a commercial scale and sell to traders and households. "
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over 8 years ago
Judith
enrolled.
"We are planning to spend our transfer on buying a water pump and other inputs to start growing vegetables and fruits under irrigation."
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over 8 years ago
Eunice
enrolled.
"I am planning to spend my transfer on a water pump and start growing vegetables under irrigation as a source of livelihood. I am also planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my children, one of whom is going to join secondary school next year. "
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over 8 years ago
Jeremiah
enrolled.
"Am planning to use part of the money for my medication. I have fungal infection on my head and the doctor needs a lot of money for medication. The rest of the money to buy water pump for irrigation so that I can start agribusiness. "
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over 8 years ago
Mary
enrolled.
"The achievement that I am proudest of is that I was able to build my house even after the death of my husband using cash that I got from the sale of a piece of my land to development project that planned to do irrigation in our village."
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over 8 years ago
Nelson
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a water pump for irrigation purposes. This will see me conduct my farming activities any time irrespective of the season."
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over 8 years ago
Carolyne
received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of big pipes to support irrigation for our tomato Project and also completion of house construction"
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over 8 years ago
Emilly
received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small to accommodate my entire family. I'm also planning to buy water pump for irrigation purposes."
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almost 9 years ago
Carolyne
enrolled.
"The achievement am proudest of is irrigation farming. This was an initiative by some NGO which we decided to take advantage of. We do commercial farming of fruits like water melon and vegetables like tomatoes. Through this we have been able to sustain our family."
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almost 9 years ago
Hellen
enrolled.
"I am planning to buy an ox-plough, a water pump for irrigation, vegetable seeds and pesticides."
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